Are you afraid to mention a Black person’s tan?

[Anonymous]

Let’s assume you’re white. If you notice a Black person got a nice tan after returning from a beach vacation, would you mention it? (“Oh! You got a nice tan. Looks great!”)

If not, would you mention it to a white person?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think I’ve ever commented on anyones tan…..

[Anonymous]

In my little world, black and brown people don't tan. Maybe that says something about me, or them, or just the fact that I don't notice these things.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
In my little world, black and brown people don't tan. Maybe that says something about me, or them, or just the fact that I don't notice these things.

We tan.


It definitely says something about you.

[Anonymous]

I’m Black.

Please don’t say that. You sound ignorant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m Black.

Please don’t say that. You sound ignorant.

I’ll add that it’s tiresome that so many white women want dark skin except when it counts.

[Anonymous]

Black person: no way in hell

White person: sure

[Anonymous]

Can't go wrong with "you are glowing!"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m Black.

Please don’t say that. You sound ignorant.

I’m Black PP.

This is something I noticed about white/Black people over the years. I notice white people frequently mention other white people’s tans, but they hesitate to mention those of Black people.

I just wonder if it’s a conscious thing. I actually wouldn’t mind someone (Black or white) mentioning my tan. I tan very easily, and I like it. It just seems like some white people actively avoid mentioning Black folks’ tans. I’m wondering if I’m off base in thinking this.



[OP]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
In my little world, black and brown people don't tan. Maybe that says something about me, or them, or just the fact that I don't notice these things.

We tan.


It definitely says something about you.

PP. I'll accept that. What does it say, exactly?
That my friends are so dark, I can't tell? That they don't want to darken their skin even more?
TBH, I know that's what all of my Indian and Asian friends do - desperately try not to tan I also try to protect my skin because apparently I'm at risk for skin cancer, which sucks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m Black.

Please don’t say that. You sound ignorant.

I’ll add that it’s tiresome that so many white women want dark skin except when it counts.

Does the same rule apply to men?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can't go wrong with "you are glowing!"

Why not just say, “Nice tan”?

Sometimes I come back from vacation, and only other Black people mention my tan. It just makes me chuckle.

I obviously don’t speak for all Black people, but you can mention it (to me). It’s OK.

[OP]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m Black.

Please don’t say that. You sound ignorant.

I’ll add that it’s tiresome that so many white women want dark skin except when it counts.

Does the same rule apply to men?

It would, but I never hear men talking about tans.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
In my little world, black and brown people don't tan. Maybe that says something about me, or them, or just the fact that I don't notice these things.

We tan.


It definitely says something about you.

PP. I'll accept that. What does it say, exactly?
That my friends are so dark, I can't tell? That they don't want to darken their skin even more?
TBH, I know that's what all of my Indian and Asian friends do - desperately try not to tan I also try to protect my skin because apparently I'm at risk for skin cancer, which sucks.

It says you don’t associate with a lot of Black people.

[Anonymous]

A tan on a white person is going to be a bigger contrast than a tan on a dark skinned person. I would not mention it. I'm white and one time someone commented that I didn't tan after going to the beach (I used sunscreen.)