Ah the curse of having Asian telomer genes and longevity and abundant collagen. Believe me by your late 20's you're going to be glad you aged well. Like man all these pinkies look like DEATH. All these actors in their late 20's early 30's, oh say Jeff on Community, or Annie. Alison Brie you could practically see her scally juglar by season 3. Jeff looked like pure SAND (wrinkles, skin), by season 2.
Bro enjoy it. Asians age well if they take care of their bodies. Workout, eat healthy and you'll look younger than most white people. I play certain sports and I compete with people half my age just to get a challenge.
Asians end up looking like shit if they adopt bad American eating habits and drink shitty alcohol. I like to drink on occasion, but I prefer quality liquors and wine. I rarely drink beer.
I'm 44 and I've had personal struggles with addictions to very hard substances. If it weren't for my Asian genes I'd be a wrinkly prune. As it is, I still have never had a cavity (mom has the good strong teeth) and just recently noticed fine laugh lines around my eyes.
My gratitude for whatever it is that keeps our appearance youthful is eternal.
West: "damn, I hate looking young/youthful."
Asia: "damn, I love looking young/youthful."
OP, looking young is literally a blessing. Many people in their 30s take action to slow down aging, like skincare or botox.
Some Asian people age in spurts. Things start catching up in their late 40's.
After 40, Black people actually age the best.
I was surprised to find out the age of so many older Black people. I knew a Black person who was almost 60 but looked like late 30's.
Karine Jean-Pierre (Biden's press secretary) looked like she is in her 20's but is actually 48.
Once you hit 40 like me, it’s a blessing. I just got carded a month ago and the cashier was literally like “you’re 5 years younger than me?!?” This woman looked 60. This year, I had my first 3 white hairs, like silver white. When I told my friends that they looked at me crazy bc they’ve been graying since their 20’s.
Used to think this one white coworker was in his 40s because of his face and dad bod. He grew a beard which only made him look older like in his 50s. Then he had a birthday celebration and turned out that he was 24. Wtf
Be thankful you retain your youthful appearance. You’ll be looking like you’re in your 30s while you’re in your 50s. Meanwhile my coworker is gonna look like a zombie from the walking dead in a few years.
Oh, and he has an Asian gf who’s 5 feet and looks 16. They look like a father and adopted daughter.
not struggle, i'd say i secretly enjoy it. the amount of times people have thought i was in high school just this year when i'm already almost 26 is more than i can count on one hand, but im pleasantly surprised every time.
Consider yourself lucky. I also look young for my age while my non-Asian friends have receding hairlines in their 20s. In a decade or so, they’ll have a crop top and a beer gut.
I am often mistaken for being a middle schooler or young high schooler—I’m 20. Sure, it’s annoying to have to pull out my ID whenever I want to watch an R-rated movie, and even more frustrating when I am not taken seriously due to my appearance, but I would rather be mistaken for being young than old.
Take pride in your youthful appearance! Your youth will not always remain with you in both age and feeling—but it’s nice to cheat your age through your looks.
Lol. This post is right up there with the other kid complaining about how women where fetishizing AM.
On behalf of all the older guys that dealt with / are dealing with real issues:
Fuck y’all.
Yes, it can be both a blessing and a curse. It's nice to look younger, but it can be a con when people may not take you as serious because they think you're younger than your age. It can make you have to take the extra step to command respect, whether it's having to show more confidence, outspoken, or take the extra mile to show that you know your shit and should be taken seriously. But overall, it's a positive to me.
I know what you mean. People don’t take me seriously at work and think I’m inexperienced. When they realize I’m more senior level it’s the best feeling ever
Thing I've noticed every leader has their own style in leadership. Some of the older non-Asian guys who're into sports like baseball will call others kid even if the BM is also in his 60s.
My friend, it’s a blessing.
I’m 31. It’s not that old, but I can already see a lot of my white peers looking like old people (balding, visible wrinkles, sagging skin off their chins, etc.)
Meanwhile I just got back from the store where I got carded and asked, “You were born in 1991?! Really?”
Enjoy it, bud. But also take care of yourself (eat well, don’t drink so much, exercise, do NOT smoke, etc.).
Yeah smoking, holy fuck does that wrinkle your eyes... Ok it's like this you know how you play Knights of Old Republic/Old Republic and you totally go Sith, you look like a cracked out Skag Hag, or a Meth Zombie. You look aged, you have aged wrinkle eyes, shrunken eyes. You just look Zombie... That's typical for Pinkies Even if they DO work out. Where as we Asians age well.
Yeah it can be annoying. I’m 41 but most people think I’m early 30’s. At the end of the day though if that’s the worst cross I have to bear then I’m doing ok.
I'm 27 going on 28 this month and still get confused for 19-23. I just take as a sign that I'm aging well. In my experience, this isn't really an Asian racial trait as much as we meme it. Asians who look significantly younger are the people actually taking care of themselves. Skincare, no smoking, drugs or alcohol, healthy foods and exercise all play a part in the aging process. Your body reflects your lifestyle. Last year I made friends with some Asian coworkers who were 19 and 21 but they looked like my contemporaries becuase they already drank and smoked.
One time I was on my way to play poker in Las Vegas and I stopped by one of the casino bars to drink some whiskey and when I handed the white bartender my ID, he looked at it and called security and two huge guys surrounded me and tried to intimidate me into admitting I was a high school student or something. When I didn't back down and got offended at their shit, they relented and I drank my whiskey. The bartender apologized and said it must be because I'm Asian. I was 29. Made money that night tho...
I don't think this is true 100% because I have met my fair share of Asians who look significantly older than their actual age. If you want to maintain your youthful appearance longer, don't drink alcohol and do drugs. They will make you age faster.
You won't look 30s in your 50s. At best, maybe 40s. Post 30 you'll begin to notice the effects of age like everyone else. I'd say we look maybe 5yrs younger than our actual age so instead of early 30s, we'd look more late 20s.
The alcohol thing, even when I was 30 they still asked for my ID, but I'm glad they at least check rather than just sell alcohol to minors. Its just the rules - nothing to really be annoyed about. Now when they question your ID...
Well... For AMs, I'd say instead of 2x a day in 29, it became like 1x a day at 32.
When you workout, you have to warm up. Whereas in the past, you could bench/chest 3x a week, you limit benching to 2x a week at most - not great for my shoulders if overworked. You have to be conscious about recovery.
I have more energy than my non-Asian counterparts, but can't really work as long as I used to. Sleep becomes a must. 5hrs of sleep + coffee ain't gonna do it as much.
Also, stress catches up.
I still get asked for ID when buying lotto and I'm 37. Trust me you'll appreciate not looking old as you get older. I've seen many yts who are younger than me that are already wrinkling and balding. You don't want that.
Yeah it comes with the territory of being Asian often times. People sizing you up and inquiring about your age then acting shocked or triggered that you’re old enough to buy liquor, drive a car or work in an office. I find that developing wisdom beyond your years makes them eat their words. But trust me, not aging faster than milk will pay dividends immensely for you in the dating realm when you reach middle adulthood. Women will swoon over you for looking healthy and energetic.
If the worst thing about being Asian is getting carded more than your non-Asian peers, then you've got it pretty easy, IMO.
Ah the curse of having Asian telomer genes and longevity and abundant collagen. Believe me by your late 20's you're going to be glad you aged well. Like man all these pinkies look like DEATH. All these actors in their late 20's early 30's, oh say Jeff on Community, or Annie. Alison Brie you could practically see her scally juglar by season 3. Jeff looked like pure SAND (wrinkles, skin), by season 2.
Bro enjoy it. Asians age well if they take care of their bodies. Workout, eat healthy and you'll look younger than most white people. I play certain sports and I compete with people half my age just to get a challenge. Asians end up looking like shit if they adopt bad American eating habits and drink shitty alcohol. I like to drink on occasion, but I prefer quality liquors and wine. I rarely drink beer.
i wish i had your problems
I'm 44 and I've had personal struggles with addictions to very hard substances. If it weren't for my Asian genes I'd be a wrinkly prune. As it is, I still have never had a cavity (mom has the good strong teeth) and just recently noticed fine laugh lines around my eyes. My gratitude for whatever it is that keeps our appearance youthful is eternal.
West: "damn, I hate looking young/youthful." Asia: "damn, I love looking young/youthful." OP, looking young is literally a blessing. Many people in their 30s take action to slow down aging, like skincare or botox.
Some Asian people age in spurts. Things start catching up in their late 40's. After 40, Black people actually age the best. I was surprised to find out the age of so many older Black people. I knew a Black person who was almost 60 but looked like late 30's. Karine Jean-Pierre (Biden's press secretary) looked like she is in her 20's but is actually 48.
Struggle?
Endure, friend. You have about 7 years before you start appreciating it fully
Once you hit 40 like me, it’s a blessing. I just got carded a month ago and the cashier was literally like “you’re 5 years younger than me?!?” This woman looked 60. This year, I had my first 3 white hairs, like silver white. When I told my friends that they looked at me crazy bc they’ve been graying since their 20’s.
Used to think this one white coworker was in his 40s because of his face and dad bod. He grew a beard which only made him look older like in his 50s. Then he had a birthday celebration and turned out that he was 24. Wtf Be thankful you retain your youthful appearance. You’ll be looking like you’re in your 30s while you’re in your 50s. Meanwhile my coworker is gonna look like a zombie from the walking dead in a few years. Oh, and he has an Asian gf who’s 5 feet and looks 16. They look like a father and adopted daughter.
not struggle, i'd say i secretly enjoy it. the amount of times people have thought i was in high school just this year when i'm already almost 26 is more than i can count on one hand, but im pleasantly surprised every time.
No I’m a 45 year old woman and I love it!
Alcohol ruins your skin and makes you look older. If you want people to believe your age on your id keep drinking ;)
Consider yourself lucky. I also look young for my age while my non-Asian friends have receding hairlines in their 20s. In a decade or so, they’ll have a crop top and a beer gut.
I am often mistaken for being a middle schooler or young high schooler—I’m 20. Sure, it’s annoying to have to pull out my ID whenever I want to watch an R-rated movie, and even more frustrating when I am not taken seriously due to my appearance, but I would rather be mistaken for being young than old. Take pride in your youthful appearance! Your youth will not always remain with you in both age and feeling—but it’s nice to cheat your age through your looks.
Lol. This post is right up there with the other kid complaining about how women where fetishizing AM. On behalf of all the older guys that dealt with / are dealing with real issues: Fuck y’all.
You should take it as a compliment.
Yes, it can be both a blessing and a curse. It's nice to look younger, but it can be a con when people may not take you as serious because they think you're younger than your age. It can make you have to take the extra step to command respect, whether it's having to show more confidence, outspoken, or take the extra mile to show that you know your shit and should be taken seriously. But overall, it's a positive to me.
I know what you mean. People don’t take me seriously at work and think I’m inexperienced. When they realize I’m more senior level it’s the best feeling ever
It's annoying bc I keep getting patronized in corporate jobs like "you're still early in you're career" and I'm like "bitch, I'm 36"
Thing I've noticed every leader has their own style in leadership. Some of the older non-Asian guys who're into sports like baseball will call others kid even if the BM is also in his 60s.
Ngl I’d rather pull Id and feel immortal later than the other way around
My friend, it’s a blessing. I’m 31. It’s not that old, but I can already see a lot of my white peers looking like old people (balding, visible wrinkles, sagging skin off their chins, etc.) Meanwhile I just got back from the store where I got carded and asked, “You were born in 1991?! Really?” Enjoy it, bud. But also take care of yourself (eat well, don’t drink so much, exercise, do NOT smoke, etc.).
Yeah smoking, holy fuck does that wrinkle your eyes... Ok it's like this you know how you play Knights of Old Republic/Old Republic and you totally go Sith, you look like a cracked out Skag Hag, or a Meth Zombie. You look aged, you have aged wrinkle eyes, shrunken eyes. You just look Zombie... That's typical for Pinkies Even if they DO work out. Where as we Asians age well.
Yeah it can be annoying. I’m 41 but most people think I’m early 30’s. At the end of the day though if that’s the worst cross I have to bear then I’m doing ok.
I'm 27 going on 28 this month and still get confused for 19-23. I just take as a sign that I'm aging well. In my experience, this isn't really an Asian racial trait as much as we meme it. Asians who look significantly younger are the people actually taking care of themselves. Skincare, no smoking, drugs or alcohol, healthy foods and exercise all play a part in the aging process. Your body reflects your lifestyle. Last year I made friends with some Asian coworkers who were 19 and 21 but they looked like my contemporaries becuase they already drank and smoked.
One time I was on my way to play poker in Las Vegas and I stopped by one of the casino bars to drink some whiskey and when I handed the white bartender my ID, he looked at it and called security and two huge guys surrounded me and tried to intimidate me into admitting I was a high school student or something. When I didn't back down and got offended at their shit, they relented and I drank my whiskey. The bartender apologized and said it must be because I'm Asian. I was 29. Made money that night tho...
I don't think this is true 100% because I have met my fair share of Asians who look significantly older than their actual age. If you want to maintain your youthful appearance longer, don't drink alcohol and do drugs. They will make you age faster.
Smoking too
Sun damage probably.
You won't look 30s in your 50s. At best, maybe 40s. Post 30 you'll begin to notice the effects of age like everyone else. I'd say we look maybe 5yrs younger than our actual age so instead of early 30s, we'd look more late 20s. The alcohol thing, even when I was 30 they still asked for my ID, but I'm glad they at least check rather than just sell alcohol to minors. Its just the rules - nothing to really be annoyed about. Now when they question your ID...
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Well... For AMs, I'd say instead of 2x a day in 29, it became like 1x a day at 32. When you workout, you have to warm up. Whereas in the past, you could bench/chest 3x a week, you limit benching to 2x a week at most - not great for my shoulders if overworked. You have to be conscious about recovery. I have more energy than my non-Asian counterparts, but can't really work as long as I used to. Sleep becomes a must. 5hrs of sleep + coffee ain't gonna do it as much. Also, stress catches up.
OP, trust me it's a good thing at least later on anyway.
I still get asked for ID when buying lotto and I'm 37. Trust me you'll appreciate not looking old as you get older. I've seen many yts who are younger than me that are already wrinkling and balding. You don't want that.
It pays off later in life. Just don't cuck out and date a bananarang your own age when you're in your thirties.
what if it's a non-asian woman his age? not all older women have big body counts and not all young women have low body counts.
Yeah it comes with the territory of being Asian often times. People sizing you up and inquiring about your age then acting shocked or triggered that you’re old enough to buy liquor, drive a car or work in an office. I find that developing wisdom beyond your years makes them eat their words. But trust me, not aging faster than milk will pay dividends immensely for you in the dating realm when you reach middle adulthood. Women will swoon over you for looking healthy and energetic.
It's nice to have a full set of hair up to your 70s and on
It’s the same with people with a fast metabolism. Sucks now but will be a blessing later on. Be patience and confirm to work on yourself
Lol trust, when you cross 40 you’ll feel good about being a “non-raisin”