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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s a lot of amazingly judgemental people who are totally ignorant of Latin culture and ethnicities.

Why am I not surprised  :roll:

Calling OP racist because she mentioned her landscaper was from Brazil? There are lots and lots of white Brazilians (the biggest ethnic origins in Brazil are Portuguese and Italian and there’s even Germans as well). In other words you have no idea what this man looks like but most likely jumped to conclude he’s a dark skinned Brazilian because you were solely looking for racism and needed it to fit your beliefs.

And claiming that OP is trying to pretend she’s a POC because she says she has Argentinian heritage. Hello! Argentina? It’s one of the whitest countries in the world. Pretty damn white like Italy or Spain. In other words, OP was not pretending to be POC but pointing out she is indeed familiar with Latin culture. But you wanted to twist what she said to fit what you wanted to believe.

OP, ignore these people. Fire your landscaper and get another one. I’m polite, courteous and respectful to the people I hire and I expect them to be the same to me, too. [/quote]

OP here.  Thanks for your post.  I was also surprised at the outrage that I would mention the country of origin.  You sound very familiar with Latin American cultural makeup.  I appreciate your so eloquently educating people following this thread.  Have a great day![/quote]

As a Latin person, I think it’s hilarious that you’re using a stereotype to defend yourself. Sure the Brazilian guy might be a misogynist, but you’re proof that the typical Argentinian stereotype - that you’re all arrogant, cheap a$$holes- is alive and well.

You may be barely Argentine, but you’re definitely a cheap a$$hole! [/quote]

OP is saying the Brazilian landscaper is consistently rude to her and resists talking to her or taking instructions from her. That he is getting paid X amount is besides the point. He can quit and move on. His choice to keep working for her.

And if we are to attribute value to your post it's that it's perfectly justifiable to make assumptions based on nationality and ethnicity whether it's cheap Argentines or machismo Brazilians  :lol: [/quote]

OP can also stop hiring and paying someone who disrespects her in her own home... see how that works?[/quote]

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