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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the person making the comment was being self-deprecating about her race.  I would just let it go.[/quote]
+1[/quote]Now that I know OP is white, I basically agree with this. Sounds like she thought she was giving you some good advice and was just couching it in generalizations about people's buying behavior based on race.

Now if she is normally hostile to you, that's another thing entirely and you're right to be offended.  Also whether she meant to be hostile or not, it's not a good idea to talk in these terms in the workplace. So if you're pissed off, that's your right. But in reflecting on the context you've provided, I wonder if you may be overthinking this. [/quote]

So if the op told the other person "you need to stop acting so black and start acting more white" that would have been okay too? Why is it okay if one person says it, but not another?[/quote]

The same reason why you can call your husband an idiot but your neighbor can't. Stop being so stupid.

And take note asians, blacks, and latinos...white people are not your friends who can be trusted. Stop getting so comfortable, and save the jokes for those who aren't looking for a reason to question you in a hostile way or criticize you. Do your job, go home, and socialize during your free time.

Why did I say Asians? We already know this. Blacks and Latinos take note.[/quote]

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