[smabie]

Arabs don't consider themselves asian. I know this because I am one.

[tedk-42]

Yeah I would say 'They look middle-eastern' as opposed to Asian.

Not sure why it's relevant to bring up how far the continent of Asia extends when it's a reference to people and culture rather than geography.

[dmingod666]

It's akin to your nationality, It doesn't depend on what you 'consider yourself'.

[SamReidHughes]

"Asian" in American parlance simply doesn't mean people from the whole continent. That's the way it is.