I too am a bridge person. I do have my opinions, but when it comes to dissolving any tension between other people who are having differences, I'm usually the one who sees both sides. I avoid conflict as much as possible, so that kind of flexability works out well.

I also am able to blend in to many different cultural scenes, it seems. In some of my travels, I've been mistaken for Turkish, Chinese, Japanese, Hawaiian, Mexican, etc. Depending on my tan at that moment. But I too have an Okinawan mother and white father. That mix seems to be hard to place.

Does anyone know if there's a tribe for Okinawan hapas? I think its rare to find others like us, except for on this tribe. Just thought maybe it'd be interesting to talk with other O-hapas about culture and backgrounds and stuff.

I often think about this... I do think that growing up biracial/bicultural has taught some valuable life skills, like being able to see/understand different perspectives simply for having to have known two completely different perspectives/worldviews growing up. These skills often turn me into a "bridge" person as well. I like to think this has helped me in my profession as a psychotherapist which means I have to be able to mediate, understand multiple perspectives, and "put myself in other people's shoes." Anyway, you bring up a good point!

I am a Bridge, I've just never heard it worded quite like that. Always been a negotiator of sorts that can flow from different circles of people with the greatest of ease. Growing up hapa and seeing lines as dotted and not solid definitely helps!

Much prefer the idea of a bridge connecting things as negotiations tend to benefit one side over the other. I've been referred to as a "wrangler" who brings folks together but bridge is certainly more appropriate! Especially when focusing on similarities over differences...