When I was younger I use to think the term "Caucasian" was a term used to refer to Mexicans with a lighter/whiter complexion. It wasn't until I was around 8 years old I understood what it meant. Mind you I grew up in a community of mainly whites and hispanics. Talk about some really confusing conversations.
A childhood belief about nationalities
others believed things like this
- I used to believe that the term "being mugged" meant someone beat someone else with a coffee mug.— Matt Thiel
- I thought the term maiden name actually applied to women who were maidens.— Natasha
- i used to think that the term 'necking' referred to boyfriends and girlfriends who rubbed their necks togetherAnon
- I used to believe Mexican food was made from real Mexicans!— Holly W.
- I used to believe that eating burnt toast would make your teeth whiter and would brush your teeth for you.— Natasha
- I used to believe that if you were Caucasian you from New Orleans because they eat cajun foods.— Serena