The setting: Australia

I've heard patients say stuff to me, but nothing in a racist sort of way. More like ‘Don't Asians have blue eyes?’ A woman actually asked me that. Like, what planet are you from? (laughs) Blue eyes! …. So yeah, I do get some remarks that make you stand out. People have preconceptions when they see me. And they immediately stereotype … often white people are surprised when I open my mouth and start speaking English to them. They can't believe I can speak English. And I say to them, do you believe I just got here six months ago (laughs) … I think I'm more Australian than some Australians.~ female, 26, medicine, Malaysia