Kenny's Interview Analysis: "The American Accent" |
I really enjoyed catching up with Kenny and talking about his culture and language. I am not as familiar with Indian customs and traditions. As we talked, I got a sense of traditional values that were passed down to him from his parents. My favorite part of our interview was his story about his trips back to India when the natives could tell he is from America. I have also returned to Vietnam numerous times to visit family. I understood exactly what he was talking about. I am scrutinized and observed when I travel over there, Nadia and Sammie expressed the same experience. If I do not blend in through the way I dress and talk, strangers passing me on the street would be able to see the difference. Family or friends also examine me to see how “Americanized” I have become. Like Kenny said, it can be quite intimidating. We are not only caught between two languages but also between two different cultures. We don’t necessarily fit perfectly into one specific category. We will always be different whichever culture or community we are in.
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