Submitted by darkDarkTrunks t3_11pjqof in Washington
Metallic_Sol t1_jc3ufpx wrote
YUP. It's more passive like people are saying. In po-dunk areas, I've had baby powder thrown on me in high school and told to go home to Iraq (I'm Indian lol??), in the city it's low-key like a date asking me why I ordered meat when I'm Hindu (I'm not). Then there's the oblivious kind where all colors of people assume I'm Hispanic, and start asking me about tips on making Hispanic dishes, or how to say a certain Spanish word. So it's not just the white people that are oblivious and lack global awareness, it's literally everyone. You have to keep people in check about this crap but I've never been in danger due to it either. I was born in CA as well and there was bullying from black and Mexican people the most towards me, so overall, you just have to be aware idiots are everywhere. I don't think it's especially pronounced here though. I just think they're getting used to having mixed communities.
That being said, the high school(s) I went to now have a multitude of kids of all colors walking together, holding hands, etc. Times have been changing for the better.
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