I had a similar experience in Moab, UT at the post office. I can’t remember why but an older couple, obviously a local, asked me where I was from. I knew what she meant but Annoyed I said, Utica, New York. She said, I mean, where are you from. Very annoyed I responded, I’m an Inuit . I’m actually Jewish and look very Mid Eastern or Indian. She looked at me quizzically for a few seconds, said Oh, and walked away.
I had a similar experience in Moab, UT at the post office. I can’t remember why but an older couple, obviously a local, asked me where I was from. I knew what she meant but Annoyed I said, Utica, New York. She said, I mean, where are you from. Very annoyed I responded, I’m an Inuit . I’m actually Jewish and look very Mid Eastern or Indian. She looked at me quizzically for a few seconds, said Oh, and walked away.