Although I'm born in London I'm of very mixed parentage (Euro/Chinese/Asian) and have grown up on the receiving end of remarks like the one *Bob* made. Call it irony if you like, but no matter how I try and shrug off comments like that it still hits a nerve, though the feeling lessens with age (can't be bothered anymore). One mans irony is another mans insult. I'm sure it was a joke and I'm sure *Bob* meant no offence but if it misfires then perhaps just say sorry and move on. Simple really.