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Old 02-11-2016, 11:43 AM  
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Originally Posted by ezgirl View Post
Yes, happened to me too and I'm really upset. I went to a fast food place for lunch and when I walked up to the the front of the line, in keeping with my White Privilege, I was asked to go the the back of the line. I left my wallet in the car so I didn't have my White Privilege badge with me but I felt it was obvious I'm white, so why did I need to show my badge? Anyhow they were all rude and disrespectful so I just left. Later at my evening White Privilege Meeting I shared my experience and we all discussed strategies for handling awkward moments like I had. Some suggested I pull down my hoodie so everyone can clearly see I am white and should get special attention. Others told stories of being caught committing serious crimes (CFWW - Committing Felonies While White) and being let loose and given a free restaurant gift card along with a friendly pat on the back and apology by white police honoring our White Privilege. Still it was very annoying and I am going to pull my hoodie down when I enter a restaurant in the future even if it is hot, uncomfortable and hard to see my face. It just gives them an excuse to pretend they can't see that I am white and should be afforded my White Privilege. It's tough out there.
Read through the start, was not sure if guilter or poking fun of guilters, so did not continue reading
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