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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While many posters here recognize that it might be a tricky question, I'm surprised by those who are offended by the question. Surely it is racist to think it's fine to ask a white person about their background or accent but not ask somebody who obviously comes from a non-white European background. For the record, I am white and non-American. I am asked all the time about my accent, often by black Americans. I am never offended. Of course, I don't have the historical baggage and so would never assume that asking a non-white person the same question would automatically be construed as racism. [/quote] Accent is different than skin color. Surely you've lived long enough in the US to understand that treating people differently based on their skin color can get dicey. Accents are generally prefectly fine to ask about in the US, unless your point is to explain why you aren't able to understand what they are saying.[/quote]
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