We all know there are some things that you can never forget, and one of those things is what you experienced while growing up. Family can make a huge impact on your life, and don't doubt me when I say you're probably going to end up mirroring your parent's habits when you're older. You obviously didn't ask for it, but sometimes, you just can't help it.
Here are some things you heard while growing up in an Asian household:
1. Take your shoes off.
Why would you want to walk around with your dirty shoes inside the house, anyways?
2. STOP — don't use a new paper towel!
If you have one that's already been used but really not that dirty, it's logical to not waste it by grabbing a new one.
3. Drying rack? It's the dishwasher.
Who actually uses the dishwasher to wash dishes? We don't.
4. Don't take off the plastic wrap!
I don't know why, but whether it's the original wrap or the saran wrap around your remote control, you can't take it off. Or else it'll get dirty, and you'll get yelled at.
5. Call her/him Auntie/Uncle.
It seems as if you're automatically related to everyone you meet.
6. Mom, do you have a bag that I can use? Yes — in those cabinets.
You know it's going to be one of those plastic grocery bags.
7. Where's the kimchi? In the butter container
If a plastic container is still usable after you've eaten everything in it, you can definitely use it to store other food.
8. Gosh, it's really hot in here. Open the windows, or turn on the fan.
You can't be wasting money on AC, now, can you?
9. I-It's f-freezing! Wear a coat.
Oh — and don't waste money on the heating.
10. But your cousin can do this!
I'm not my cousin, and my cousin isn't me. They might be perfect, but I'm not.
11. Starve, kids. We're going to a buffet.
No, seriously. Why go to a buffet semi-hungry when you can be starving and then gorge yourself there?
12. Wait — here's a jacket before you go out!
It doesn't matter if it's the middle of summer. You're going to be so cold you wished you listened to your mom because apparently, the sun is a big block of ice that freezes everyone outside.
13. Why aren't you eating? You're still growing!
Mom, I've been the same height and weight since middle school.
14. All you do is eat, eat, and eat!
I thought I didn't eat enough.
15. Leave if you don't like it here.
OK, OK. I'm sorry.
16. I'm older than you, so do whatever I tell you to do.
Seriously, sis. You're only a minute older than I am.
17. How was the trip? Were you safe? Did you eat enough? Did you sleep well? Did you miss me? I can't believe you didn't call me at least once every hour!
Mom, I was away for one day and one night, but okay. I missed you too.