When a person has been subjected to mostly on particular race for most of their life, it might be difficult for them to distinguish the difference between people of other races. I get compared to just about every Asian woman out there. I'm part Asian Pacific, btw. How about yourself?
You didn't offend me at all. I think it's good to have a sense of humor when it comes to these things. Besides, I don't know too many Asians that share this sense of humor. Many Asians I have known do not appreciate it, though.
Tell me, what ethnicity did you think I was? I could actually be a lot of things, but most people never guess it right. One thing that does irritate me is when people assume I'm from China. I don't even look like I could be half Chinese.
I have nothing but respect for the Chinese and eastern Asian cultures, but it's just plain stupid for anyone to think that I look anything like Zhang Ziyi. Not that the woman is not beautiful or unique in her own right, of course.