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Sat Feb-23-08 11:40 PM
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if he is approachable, maybe, but the fact is that people like that have been approached many times and are likely to have formed hard and fast opinions for the most part.
again it is up to you, what your relationship is with him, and what your comfort level is.
I tend to think it ultimately would do no good, but it might make you feel good to say something which would likely be the only benefit. That is a benefit worthy of doing it if you think it would make you feel better.
otherwise
let him be
he may have ptsd and such i dunno
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| -What do you do when someone is blatantly racist? |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:25 PM |
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As much as I'd like to think that I'd be willing to confront the person... |
DarkTirade |
Feb-23-08 11:27 PM |
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i only know one person that is like that and when he acts up i usually say."Eewwwwww" |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-23-08 11:30 PM |
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but what about a stranger or new aquaintance? |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:32 PM |
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if they're near me whether it's a stranger or someone i know they're getting "Ewwwwwww" |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-23-08 11:34 PM |
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I'd ask those people point-blank |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-23-08 11:38 PM |
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seriously. |
chimpsrsmarter |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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What if you are not good friends with these people? |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:00 AM |
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That would make them easier to avoid (n/t) |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-24-08 12:08 AM |
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If it was a harmless idiot, I would say something... |
ftbc |
Feb-23-08 11:31 PM |
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You know, looking back at it |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:34 PM |
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Of course it's acceptable. You followed your instincts and didn't provoke a "frightening" person. |
ftbc |
Feb-23-08 11:39 PM |
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Yes. (no text) |
quantessd |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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Let him be |
Southpawkicker |
Feb-23-08 11:33 PM |
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Alcohol was involved and he is a viet nam vet. |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:36 PM |
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hard to say |
Southpawkicker |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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My advise |
skater314159 |
Feb-23-08 11:46 PM |
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Right, that's my delimma. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:04 AM |
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I say you did exactly the right thing. |
skater314159 |
Feb-24-08 08:40 AM |
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What a wonderful & thoughtful reply |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 02:17 PM |
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Last person who did that to my face was forced to walk the 30 miles home... |
Solon |
Feb-23-08 11:34 PM |
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And that's exactly why I'm afraid of getting in someone's face about it... |
DarkTirade |
Feb-24-08 07:44 PM |
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I ask them if their parents are related. |
Rosemary2205 |
Feb-24-08 08:08 PM |
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I confront them... in public and loudly, if possible! |
Breeze54 |
Feb-23-08 11:35 PM |
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That's how I handle it now |
Generic Brad |
Feb-24-08 12:20 AM |
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Interestingly I would have no trouble standing up to a homophobe. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:29 AM |
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They're just bullies but |
Breeze54 |
Feb-24-08 12:42 AM |
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I let them go on a while and point out to them that |
Jamastiene |
Feb-23-08 11:35 PM |
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I like that. |
cbayer |
Feb-23-08 11:43 PM |
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I usually make my own views known, then I leave them to their own.... |
Robeson |
Feb-23-08 11:37 PM |
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"Alllll right! Who brought the bigot to the party?" |
Flaxbee |
Feb-23-08 11:40 PM |
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I would probably confront them, then leave. |
NOLALady |
Feb-23-08 11:51 PM |
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Hey NOLA lady! I am a NOLA lady as well. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:09 AM |
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Hey Cher. |
NOLALady |
Feb-24-08 01:58 AM |
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Well, I'm kind of an outspoken type of asshole with a real low tolerance. |
flvegan |
Feb-23-08 11:55 PM |
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Ok you want details? |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:19 AM |
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No, I don't think so. |
flvegan |
Feb-24-08 12:33 AM |
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No. |
NOLALady |
Feb-24-08 02:13 AM |
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Depends on context and how I feel about the person |
struggle4progress |
Feb-24-08 12:00 AM |
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I say something, but I don't have enough fear or tact for my own good sometimes. |
LeftyMom |
Feb-24-08 12:02 AM |
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'Don't you assholes have anything better to do |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-24-08 12:10 AM |
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Fucking A, is that an '89 Caprice? |
LeftyMom |
Feb-24-08 12:12 AM |
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... |
Oeditpus Rex |
Feb-24-08 12:16 AM |
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I'm With You |
lligrd |
Feb-24-08 02:02 AM |
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If they're threatening, don't confront. |
barb162 |
Feb-24-08 12:05 AM |
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Well, if they don't know you very well and there's not much chance of them ever doing so- |
Madrone |
Feb-24-08 12:13 AM |
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Look them in the eye, and with a very slight smile... |
philboy |
Feb-24-08 12:17 AM |
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you're assuming they have shame |
datasuspect |
Feb-24-08 08:44 AM |
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Your statement has some merit, however... |
philboy |
Feb-24-08 10:08 AM |
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It depends on how much energy I have in the moment to get into it |
Shine |
Feb-24-08 12:17 AM |
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Thanks. I feel ok about it. |
cbayer |
Feb-24-08 12:31 AM |
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My first reaction is still to call them out on it, then bail if they don't apologize. |
BlueIris |
Feb-24-08 02:34 AM |
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This is when having a black belt in sarcasm really comes in handy... |
The Animator |
Feb-24-08 04:25 AM |
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I'd ignore him... |
ordinaryaveragegirl |
Feb-24-08 05:18 AM |
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It depends. A "WTF" look, at minimum. |
philosophie_en_rose |
Feb-24-08 06:41 AM |
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You challenge him or her, pleasantly and loudly |
intaglio |
Feb-24-08 10:13 AM |
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I usually smack them down verbally. |
MrSlayer |
Feb-24-08 04:12 PM |
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I say... |
Zephyrbird |
Feb-24-08 06:24 PM |
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I call them out, kick their ass |
Skittles |
Feb-24-08 07:55 PM |
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Unfortunately, I am always ALWAYS shocked speechless. I hate that. |
Beausoir |
Feb-24-08 08:04 PM |
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I usually respond with absolute astonishment...like s/he is crazy for saying that. |
MJDuncan1982 |
Feb-24-08 09:11 PM |
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