To feel flattered by this

[DoctorTwo]

Today I delivered some items to a company, and whilst the owner was writing a cheque his assistant signed for the goods. I looked at his surname and asked if it was Romanian. He looked shocked for a second, then broke into a big smile. We spoke for a couple of minutes and then he asked how long I'd been living in England. He did the face again when I told him I was born here.

Tbh, this isn't the first time an Eastern European has assumed I'm an immigrant. But every time it does it makes me feel good about myself, something I don't often do.

[Fatrascals]

I don't understand

[Onlyicanclean10]

Why?

[ThroughThickAndThin01]

Ok.

[DoubtfireDear]

What are you on about?

[srslylikeomg]

Were you speaking in Romanian?

[fanjolamps]

Ummm did i miss something?

[PaulAnkaTheDog]

Ummmmmm... Ok...

[AThousandTears]

I don't get it?

[BabyGanoush]

?

I get mistaken for Eastern European due to DH surname. Is it something like that?

[DurhamDurham]

Well whatever makes you happy I suppose.

I've never been asked if I'm an immigrant so can't comment on how good it would make me feel.

[DuckAndPancakes]

Well
This isn't confusing at all

[FaFoutis]

Is it because your parents are Romanian?

Is it because of the cheekbones?

[MrsSpecter]

Flattered by....? Where was the compliment?

[DoctorTwo]

Sorry. Most people assume he's Polish. He was just astonished that I, an Englishman, deduced that he was Romanaian. I apologise for unintended dripfeeding.

[threeelephants]

Weirdest stealth boast ever!

[Onlyicanclean10]

So you knew he was Romanian and not polish?

And

[MrsSpecter]

Congratulations. A blue peter badge and cracker jack pencil are on their way to you.

[GhoulWithADragonTattoo]

How did you know it was a Romanian name? Was it a lucky guess?

[DoubtfireDear]

Still doesn't explain why someone assuming you are Eastern European makes you feel special? I don't get it

[Brightnorthernlights]

Why do Eastern Europeans assume you are an immigrant? Looks, name, language?

What is it about this that you find flattering?

[Oysterbabe]

Erm........... what?

[AnyFucker]

I often get mistaken for Elle McPherson. It's my cross to bear.

[TheDuchessOfArbroathsHat]

Is it full moon?

[DoctorTwo]

Well Ghoul, that his name looked how a Romanian name would gave me a clue. Apparently most English men don't bother to differentiate.

Navy, every other English person presumes he's Polish. I am apparently the first Englishman to get his nationality right and he was impressed. And I was chuffed at his delighted reaction to my comment.

Going to hit my scratcher now, so won't comment till tomorrow. Goodnight Mumsnet, I really fucking love you.