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Originally Posted by Noop
I kid you not but this sounds like a client of mine. I've even had to remind him that I am black when he goes on his rants. His reply to me is "you're one of the good blacks."
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That always bothers me. In general, the worst examples of people that aren't like you are used to paint your view of all others that fit that type, while the best examples are used to paint your view of the ones that look like you. It's a prejudice that most people have and many don't try to fight to correct.
When I hear statements like Blacks are violent or Hispanics are lazy, I always wonder if people think other people are basically like the Borg and behaviors are spread through the collective. If people take the time to get to know the person, the interactions could be better. But who has the time for that? It's just easier to assume the stereotype and go from there. Damn the logical approach and the fact that your assumptions could cause the reaction that you assumed you'd get, confirming your view...