Even my own race/kabayan thinks I'm not a Filipina. Why is that? I dont know either....can't really be bothered or take offense. Life is short, I'm old...got so much too do with little time I have.

But seriously, the question of asking one's nationality depends on how the other person asks it. So, my answer to the OP's question: IT DEPENDS on:

- manner/intent why the question is asked
- interpretation of the receiver of the question.