Exploring what it means to be Asian-American

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175. What Are the Kids Saying These Days? But Where Are You Really From?: An Asian-American Struggle

Nothing makes us feel older than not understanding a word that Gen Z or Gen Alpha says because the kids be changing their slang so quick, it's hard to keep up! In this episode, we talk about skibidi toilet, rizz, and more confusing terms the kids are saying nowadays. But in all seriousness, we ponder why slang has developed this way and also the cyclical nature of recycling concepts and trends from other generations into the new age. What's the craziest slang you've heard recently that made you go huh?! Let us know in the comments or on social media!Follow us on Instagram at @whereareyoufrompod and on TikTok at @butwhereareyoureallyfrom——-Use promo code "whereareyoufrom10" for 10% off Real You Mandarin's brand new course, Real You Mandarin: Self-Expression, built to give you the confidence to navigate life's toughest conversations around expressing your feelings, interpersonal relationships, fertility & parenting, caring for aging parents, and self-growth. Try a free lesson and save big by locking in early bird pricing now at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.realyoumandarin.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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