Question

The fact that so many people are asked, "What are you?" in reference to their race is evidence that:

Answer 1

Answer: race must be established interactionally

Explanation: When establishing the race of an individual, it is imperative that race of an individual is established interactionally and not concluded in hindsight by the interactors.

This is important as to avoid offending whoever one may be interacting with by concluding on their race without sufficient facts.