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(10,362 posts)Really, it shows you have good character to tolerate something like that without incident.
It's possible that you changed no opinions, but it's also possible that you changed some opinions. You would have been well within your rights to react, but it wouldn't have had the same impact as suffering through it with dignity. No doubt some took notice of the slights, and perhaps they expected you to react. Merely by acting unexpectedly, you forced them to reevaluate you, even if their new evaluation isn't much different than their previous views. Nevertheless, that's the kind of behavior that changes opinions.
Thanks for sharing your story, and please keep us updated if anything changes. It probably wasn't pleasant to type out, but I really enjoyed reading it. Good luck in the future. K&R