Tan knew her mother could express herself very well in her native tongue, but was ashamed of her translation of it. ... This involves her looking down upon her mother because she still carries a very heavy Chinese accent that is part of Tan's Chinese heritage. ... But unfortunately, if we as humans cannot effectively communicate our thoughts and feelings we are looked down upon, even if it is just because of a loss of meaning in the translation from native tongue or even a cultural communication difference, these labels reflect how we view ourselves and how other people perceive us....

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• Grade Level: High School