constantly assumed to be white by whites despite being middle eastern  my background is middle eastern and i look like a similar complexion to jolani the rebel leader in syria yet i am constantly assumed to be white by brits. i even have a muslim name yet i am never assumed to be a muslim. indeed, i am asked by white brits all the time my plans for christmas, what alcohol i drink, etc. the assumption is not that i am non-white but that i am white. don't blame me, it's the brits that are mistaking me for being white!
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