Comments on: Don't be an annoying white person at work http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:47:54 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Dan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-188074 Dan Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:09:56 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-188074 Strange coming from the epitome of white stupidity, a white liberal in Madison, WI. I noticed my northern visitors are far more "sensitive" to race than we are down here in Tennessee. I have heard both black and white people describe people by their race and this is not considered offensive, yet I say this to my wife's relatives and it's so "uber" sensitive that I get accused of "why does that matter." My neighbor, "cash money," has a black business partner. This is fact, not sure what the big deal is. Strange coming from the epitome of white stupidity, a white liberal in Madison, WI. I noticed my northern visitors are far more "sensitive" to race than we are down here in Tennessee. I have heard both black and white people describe people by their race and this is not considered offensive, yet I say this to my wife's relatives and it's so "uber" sensitive that I get accused of "why does that matter."

My neighbor, "cash money," has a black business partner. This is fact, not sure what the big deal is.

]]> By: Tim http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-179939 Tim Sat, 24 Jan 2009 23:42:04 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-179939 This article is written as though whites are the villains. I have been fortunate enough to work around the world. Most of the world population is not white, has brown eyes and dark hair. Most non-white majority nations dislike foreigners unless they have money to give. In every non-white country in the World the whites are racially abused (with no right of redress) in ways that would raise billions of dollars of litigation in the US. Do you think this won't happen in the US when whites become the minority? This article is written as though whites are the villains. I have been fortunate enough to work around the world. Most of the world population is not white, has brown eyes and dark hair. Most non-white majority nations dislike foreigners unless they have money to give. In every non-white country in the World the whites are racially abused (with no right of redress) in ways that would raise billions of dollars of litigation in the US. Do you think this won't happen in the US when whites become the minority?

]]> By: Pg http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-171806 Pg Mon, 13 Oct 2008 18:30:47 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-171806 I love the part at the end when you tell your story. You know when you stereotype white people. You don't want to be associated with stereo types, yet you stereotype. Because I am pretty sure all white people are not the same. just like all black people are not the same. I love the part at the end when you tell your story. You know when you stereotype white people. You don't want to be associated with stereo types, yet you stereotype. Because I am pretty sure all white people are not the same. just like all black people are not the same.

]]> By: Danah http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-162788 Danah Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:43:07 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-162788 I am white and sick to death of the racial insults handed out to the white population. It's like it's assumed that racism only happens to black and asian individuals! I work in a predominantly black environment and I'm joked at every day for my colour and there's nothing I can do about it! This article is very one-sided and (from my point of view) has been written as though it's true of all whites. Racism of ANY description is disgraceful and is not restricted to black/yellow/brown skin tones – don't forget that! I am white and sick to death of the racial insults handed out to the white population.

It's like it's assumed that racism only happens to black and asian individuals!

I work in a predominantly black environment and I'm joked at every day for my colour and there's nothing I can do about it!

This article is very one-sided and (from my point of view) has been written as though it's true of all whites.

Racism of ANY description is disgraceful and is not restricted to black/yellow/brown skin tones – don't forget that!

]]> By: Leah http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-135564 Leah Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:52:56 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-135564 To me the suggestions in your post seem like common sense and basic politeness. Of course, it is always helpful to be reminded of things in a concrete way. And important to be reminded that there are lots of people who are still out of touch enough that they could use these suggestions. To me the suggestions in your post seem like common sense and basic politeness. Of course, it is always helpful to be reminded of things in a concrete way. And important to be reminded that there are lots of people who are still out of touch enough that they could use these suggestions.

]]> By: sanfran http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-134908 sanfran Thu, 31 Jan 2008 23:10:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-134908 Private schools promote ignorance and bigotry. It's how they make money - scaring asians and whites away from dark skinned people. Private schools promote ignorance and bigotry. It's how they make money – scaring asians and whites away from dark skinned people.

]]> By: Sam http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-124481 Sam Sat, 15 Dec 2007 21:39:51 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-124481 Hi everyone, Interesting blog. I just want to add some points about prejudice in the US as an outsider. I am an African residing in the US. I went to school and I've been in the work force for quite a while. Growing up in Africa, I was taught by a diverse group of teachers both africans and europeans. I used to be very open about the world as I have never been judged by how I look like (color of my skin). My experiences in the US changed my whole perpective about people of other race. I had to remind myself constantly not to be caught up in the whole 'labeling' and 'boxing' culture of America. Most americans when they first see me (before I start talking) they will think I am african american because I am not very dark skin and fit in the 'african' they have in their mind. So, some white americans who do not like african americans will try to 'not look into my eyes' and all kinds of their usual actions against the ones they think I am from.... then later on when they find out I am not an american they tend to loosen up.. The african americans will smile at me and try to be my 'friend' at the beginning. Then once they know I have a different background and outlook in life.. they tend to have a problem with me as I do not gang up and box myself with either boxes they all tend to belong. Basically, I found americans not to have an open mind to make friends and deal with people who is of a differenct background or race. Here in the US one of the greatest experiences I have is meeting people from different cultures, I have friends from China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Caribeans and other Africans... When America is such a great place to meet and learn about each other, typical americans do not take an advantage of broadening their horizons and see beyond 'labels'..... Hi everyone,

Interesting blog. I just want to add some points about prejudice in the US as an outsider. I am an African residing in the US. I went to school and I've been in the work force for quite a while. Growing up in Africa, I was taught by a diverse group of teachers both africans and europeans. I used to be very open about the world as I have never been judged by how I look like (color of my skin). My experiences in the US changed my whole perpective about people of other race. I had to remind myself constantly not to be caught up in the whole 'labeling' and 'boxing' culture of America. Most americans when they first see me (before I start talking) they will think I am african american because I am not very dark skin and fit in the 'african' they have in their mind. So, some white americans who do not like african americans will try to 'not look into my eyes' and all kinds of their usual actions against the ones they think I am from…. then later on when they find out I am not an american they tend to loosen up.. The african americans will smile at me and try to be my 'friend' at the beginning. Then once they know I have a different background and outlook in life.. they tend to have a problem with me as I do not gang up and box myself with either boxes they all tend to belong.
Basically, I found americans not to have an open mind to make friends and deal with people who is of a differenct background or race. Here in the US one of the greatest experiences I have is meeting people from different cultures, I have friends from China, India, Pakistan, Iran, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Caribeans and other Africans… When America is such a great place to meet and learn about each other, typical americans do not take an advantage of broadening their horizons and see beyond 'labels'…..

]]> By: mel http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-109874 mel Sat, 20 Oct 2007 13:37:55 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-109874 You actually are the annoying white person. I'm so tired of white appologists and their wealth of knowledge on racial relationships. If this article was written by a minority who has actually had these experiences, I would take more credence in the opinions of the author. How about writing an article titled "Don't be an annoying black person at a movie theater". i'm sure you actually have experience with that. You actually are the annoying white person. I'm so tired of white appologists and their wealth of knowledge on racial relationships. If this article was written by a minority who has actually had these experiences, I would take more credence in the opinions of the author. How about writing an article titled "Don't be an annoying black person at a movie theater". i'm sure you actually have experience with that.

]]> By: Karla http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-109010 Karla Sun, 30 Sep 2007 22:32:48 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-109010 Don't be an annoying WHITE person... isn't this statement racist? Plug in any other color here to run the test. Don't be an annoying WHITE person… isn't this statement racist? Plug in any other color here to run the test.

]]> By: fedup http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/comment-page-1/#comment-106414 fedup Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:41:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2007/02/13/dont-be-an-annoying-white-person-at-work/#comment-106414 In response to Shirley who posted last. The article is garbage to you, because you want to be the racist that you are. You are probably too scared to confront an African American person. Just like most racists. You walk around with that look on your face and do petty racist acts. If an AA acted like some of the references in the article tells you not to do, we would be dismissed rather quickly. I hate that term "you are taking yourselves a bit too seriously.". When you walk a mile in someone elses shoes then you really give an honest opinion. In response to Shirley who posted last. The article is garbage to you, because you want to be the racist that you are. You are probably too scared to confront an African American person. Just like most racists. You walk around with that look on your face and do petty racist acts. If an AA acted like some of the references in the article tells you not to do, we would be dismissed rather quickly. I hate that term "you are taking yourselves a bit too seriously.". When you walk a mile in someone elses shoes then you really give an honest opinion.

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