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by LordKano 4056 days ago
A former co-worker is ethnically Persian but grew up in Belarus so he has a vaguely European accent.

When traveling, he likes to wear a shirt that says "Italia" because when airline security thinks that he's Italian, he gets less hassle.

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My anecdotal evidence is in accord with this.

During the last few months, I have let myself have a beard. I have a darkish skin, so with a beard I look very Arabic.

In my last flight, security were specially bothersome, making me open and show my luggage. I didn't relate it until my friend pointed it out, but I am very sure he was right now.