What's something that you get really sick and tired of having to explain to people?

[Anonymous]

That I have a British accent but yes, I am an American and no, I'm not new to the area. I'm sick of being told "welcome" like I'm fresh off the boat.

[Anonymous]

The difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How to load the dishwasher correctly.
How to sort and wash clothes correctly.
Why Breast Milk is best.
Why having an intact and functional family is not a privilege but a choice.

You sound fun.

So I could have just chosen not to be born to an alcoholic mentally ill mom and dad? And then I would have the same life as you? Good to know.

[Anonymous]

That some people (supertasters) simply cannot eat certain foods as they taste so bitter it's enough to bring on the gag reflext.

I am one of them. I am so sick of people saying, "Oh, just try a bite of this wonderful broccoli salad I made, you will love it even if you hate broccoli!!" after I've told them I cannot eat it.

Then they act personally insulted because I won't even give it a taste.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's OK to call me Black or even black.

I am not African American. My ancestors are from Jamaica and Haiti. And yes, I've done the DNA test kits.

Thank you. A black person snapped at me once for using the term “black” and I said exactly this. I don’t know anyone’s DNA and Africa isn’t the only place with highly melanated people. I felt damned if I did and damned if I didn’t in her eyes.

NP. A couple of tips: 1) you should, though, avoid saying “Blacks,” and 2) everybody is going to have their own preferences and that’s valid. They shouldn’t snip at you but you also have to not take things too personally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That some people (supertasters) simply cannot eat certain foods as they taste so bitter it's enough to bring on the gag reflext.

I am one of them. I am so sick of people saying, "Oh, just try a bite of this wonderful broccoli salad I made, you will love it even if you hate broccoli!!" after I've told them I cannot eat it.

Then they act personally insulted because I won't even give it a taste.

I get you! My daughter is a supertaster. No she's not just picky. Some food tastes like literal sh!t to her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's OK to call me Black or even black.

I am not African American. My ancestors are from Jamaica and Haiti. And yes, I've done the DNA test kits.

Thank you. A black person snapped at me once for using the term “black” and I said exactly this. I don’t know anyone’s DNA and Africa isn’t the only place with highly melanated people. I felt damned if I did and damned if I didn’t in her eyes.

NP. A couple of tips: 1) you should, though, avoid saying “Blacks,” and 2) everybody is going to have their own preferences and that’s valid. They shouldn’t snip at you but you also have to not take things too personally.

I didn’t say “blacks”, and I can’t imagine a scenario where that would be ok. Eek. I just wish there were a way to not offend anyone but when no one agrees on what’s offensive, it’s a bit of a tough spot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It's OK to call me Black or even black.

I am not African American. My ancestors are from Jamaica and Haiti. And yes, I've done the DNA test kits.

Thank you. A black person snapped at me once for using the term “black” and I said exactly this. I don’t know anyone’s DNA and Africa isn’t the only place with highly melanated people. I felt damned if I did and damned if I didn’t in her eyes.

NP. A couple of tips: 1) you should, though, avoid saying “Blacks,” and 2) everybody is going to have their own preferences and that’s valid. They shouldn’t snip at you but you also have to not take things too personally.

I didn’t say “blacks”, and I can’t imagine a scenario where that would be ok. Eek. I just wish there were a way to not offend anyone but when no one agrees on what’s offensive, it’s a bit of a tough spot.

Adapt your terms to the environment you're in.

[Anonymous]

That American conservatives aren't, and havn't been for many years. They are right wing reactionaries, there's nothing "conservative" about them.

[Anonymous]

How to pronounce my name

No my name is not (fill in the blank) nationality, it's this other nationality

No my last name is not my husband's last name, but yes, we're married

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not so much explaining but I’m from a different European country and every time someone hears me speak of the first time they tell me how they lived their in college, were based there in the army, have an Aunt who lives there etc etc……. I have to listen to be polite but I just don’t care…..

Be kind. Most people are just trying to make conversation.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I am Indian-American and no, I do not know your one Indian-American friend. We don't know all the Indian-American people in DMV.

No. I did not convert in USA. I am a Christian from India.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why we need to mask in public indoor settings. Covid is not over.

Ummmmm it’s not 2020 anymore.

Ok, you'll need someone to explain it to you as well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That I do not like seafood. Any of it. Please stop trying to convince me that your lobster/crabcakes/swordfish is so delicious and I would change my mind if I just tried a bite now. And no, I do not bring this up as a conversation topic. It arises when we are eating out at [beach place vacation] for dinner and I order something non-seafood from the menu.

Me too! But I am a vegetarian anyway, but never fish, even before.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How to load the dishwasher correctly.
How to sort and wash clothes correctly.
Why Breast Milk is best
Why having an intact and functional family is not a privilege but a choice.

Because it’s not.