It's funny how Asian compliments are the BEST (i.e., worst) and some of the most backhanded ones around.
* I've been told, "You have big eyes... FOR AN ASIAN..." (Uh... thanks, I think.) Both white people and Asians have told me this. Strangely, I have also gotten compliments on my eyebrows (of all things) and my extremely pale skin.
* "Chinese mothers would love you, you have a very 'healthy-looking', strong body that could bear a lot of children." (Compliments of a Chinese guy. Um... nice to know I meet the Chinese standards of baby-making, even though I'm not Chinese...) Talk about crossing racial barriers...
* "How can such a tiny little girl... EAT SO MUCH???" (comment from a white girl at one of those Asian restaurants where they cook the food right in front me.) I wanted to tell her, "LESS talking and MORE cooking there, girlfriend. I'M HUNGRY."