oh! My step grand daughter is half Russkie and half Guateamalan.( I realize I destroyed that word) She takes after her daddy’s side (brown). She just had a melt down because someone assumed she spoke Spanish.
So next time I see her I say “ Hola, Senorita I’m Offended.” She has been completely indoctrinated at school.
About 12 years ago I was hiring a person for a clerical position, and the interviews were done by a panel, one member being our Acting H.R. Director.
An absolutely gorgeous Latina candidate, with a Mexican-sounding last name, sat down for her interview. The H.R. Director said, “Well, I think it’s a plus that you speak Spanish.” (We were in SoCal.) The candidate’s response was quick: “I do NOT speak Spanish. I am an American!”
I hired her, and we’re friends to this day, long after my retirement.