Where she is from, Action towards you, what your family is like, what work she does,
A large part of Yunior’s sense of alienation is his alienation from his present and past personal roots. As an immigrant, Yunior faces an inherent bifurcation of self with regards to his origins and his present circumstances. Yunior is originally from the Dominican Republic, and he feels a sense of disconnection with these origins. For example, before his date arrives, he hides all family photographs depicting life in the Dominican Republic: “Take down any embarrassing photos of your family in the campo, especially the one with the half-naked kids dragging a goat on a rope leash. The kids are your cousins and by now they’re old enough to understand why you’re doing what you're doing (143). Yunior generally avoids talking about the Dominican Republic on dates, as he fears that doing so will dredge up awkward or uncomfortable stories, such as his mother’s recollection of the United Sates invading the island. Thus, Yunior is faced with a pervading sense of alienation and even shame with regards to his personal origins.
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