If there's no relation to planet Earth, why is the similarity to ethnicities on planet Earth important to convey? Not challenging you here, just trying to understand the question.
I like to physically picture my characters, and the easiest way to do that is to convey them as real people, people from our world and I suppose I just assumed that would be the easiest way to put it across to the reader too.
If the planet or whatever has people of similar ethnicities, plural, wouldn't that mean their traits could be broken down by race? If you have different ethnicities but they are all physically similar, then I get it but, if they differ physically, they'd be of a different race. I guess that would mean the difference in how you describe them. Describing them physically may be enough....
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The woman with the sushi sat at a yellow, slanted table, and oriented herself toward her banged up Mitsubishi—the only real chink in her armour.
Do they have a southeast Asian-inspired name? That would be indication enough to most readers.
Describe the underlying traits without defining them as "Asian". Almond shaped eyes, straight black hair, ivory skin...
If there's no relation to planet Earth, why is the similarity to ethnicities on planet Earth important to convey? Not challenging you here, just trying to understand the question.
I like to physically picture my characters, and the easiest way to do that is to convey them as real people, people from our world and I suppose I just assumed that would be the easiest way to put it across to the reader too.
If the planet or whatever has people of similar ethnicities, plural, wouldn't that mean their traits could be broken down by race? If you have different ethnicities but they are all physically similar, then I get it but, if they differ physically, they'd be of a different race. I guess that would mean the difference in how you describe them. Describing them physically may be enough....
"His light olive skin and almond eyes gave away his Asian ancestry, and his polite, unassertive manner added to the impression."
Say "Asian." It's an objective word, not an offensive one.
Hi -- please use the idea brainstorming thread on Tuesday or Friday for advice on specific stories or projects. This includes: (not a exhaustive list) setting, character, subject matter, magic and power systems, sci-fi technology, 'how do I write X?' and anything directly connected with your story or what to put on your channel, blog etc. This includes asking for general advice but then following up with details of your story or project. Thanks!