I had a strange interaction this morning. The doorbell rang, so I threw on some pants and went to answer it. It was two kindly old women. Here's what they said:
OW: Portuguese?
Me: No...
OW: Used to be, no?
Me: Uh... maybe. We moved in here about a year ago.
OW: Okay. You something to read? [hands me what looks like a religious tract, but doesn't seem to have a clear religious theme]
Me: No thanks.
OW: Thank you for answering. Maybe you should put a sign out front that says "Not Portuguese anymore"
Me: [blank stare]
OW: Goodbye
I've decided in the aftermath that I need a t-shirt (or at least button) that indicates that I have lost my Portuguese status. Then I will be complete.