She said my inadequacies was blatant when I was outside of my usual social and cultural circle. In fact, I think she used the word milieu. 

She said I couldn’t interact or relate to people outside of it. It being the Chinese section of Vancouver.

I don’t really agree. First of all I was not too sure about the “inadequacies” she spoke of. Also, she hasn’t really seen me operate anyway. I think this has to do with the fact that I am an introvert and I don’t really interact to people anyway. I would do it if I see the need, but usually I take the passive stance when it comes to interaction.

I have worked in several places without any “Chinese people.” In fact, I was the only Asian in the 3 of the last 4 work places I’ve worked at (including the current one), so what is this “Chinese section” of Vancouver she speaks of?

Also, when I was in college, I was the only Asian guy in my class. That didn’t stop me from excelling in my coursework which includes tons of group works and presentations.