For years when people ask if I have any siblings, I’ve said, “Yes, I have a brother. He looks like me, but is a taller, strong version. A real Canadian Moose.” And I’d raise my shoulders and pretend to flex.

My brother living in Beijing was described in a Metro News article as “[sporting] a tall frame and sandy brown hair.” The article quotes his advice of tolerance:

“People yelling “hello” at you, asking to take their picture with you, staring, or commenting on the sharpness of your nose — they don’t mean any harm by it,” he said good naturedly.