in the long chain of mistaken identities i get, I've one more to
add:
1) In Philippines, ppl think I'm Filippino and speak to me in
Tagalog
2) In Thailand, ppl think I'm Thai and gave me Thai newspapers even
after i specifically asked for ENGLISH newspapers
3) In Malaysia, ppl think I'm Malay and got a shock when I spoke in
cantonese...
and most recently, 4) In Vietnam, ppl think I'm vietnamese and
speak to me in the local language....
sigh..... 
