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multigraincracker

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18. Me personally, no.

Mon Sep 8, 2025, 06:30 PM

Sep 2025

I live in a very mixed community. I try to be friendly to everyone and acknowledge everyone. I’ve noticed people of color are the friendliest and more prone to say hello and smile.
A teller at my bank is a Christian Palestinian and I’ve made friends with him and try hard to make him feel welcome.
There are many interesting stories out there if you open up. I always mention my degree in Anthropology and my interest in all cultures. That seems to open people up.
Have to mention I’m an older male, 6’3” in great physical condition. Few seen to have me figured out until we start talking.

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I'm so sorry you and your son are treated this way. yardwork Sep 2025 #1

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I'm not afraid to travel IzzaNuDay Sep 2025 #31

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I no longer recognize this country. PittBlue Sep 2025 #5

Not in the same way you have experienced. I just came to feel like I sinkingfeeling Sep 2025 #6

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no, geezer white gal Skittles Sep 2025 #11

Sister geezer white gal, here. madamesilverspurs Sep 2025 #40

well I would have never lasted in those jobs Skittles Sep 2025 #41

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It sure makes me yell "Frak!" multiple times in the day! OldBaldy1701E Sep 2025 #32

lol AllaN01Bear Sep 2025 #34

Anxiety LilElf70 Sep 2025 #16

My most questionable experience in LA BaronChocula Sep 2025 #17

Me personally, no. multigraincracker Sep 2025 #18

K&R; and that really sucks that you've had to deal with any of that. Evolve Dammit Sep 2025 #19

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I'm afraid for my friends, the people I see out and about. 58Sunliner Sep 2025 #21

We thought we were making progress Keepthesoulalive Sep 2025 #24

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I hear you. I do. Be careful out there. Joinfortmill Sep 2025 #25

Steinbeck describes the cops in California how they Klarkashton Sep 2025 #26

No, I am incredibly privileged Happy Hoosier Sep 2025 #27

Yes, moreso than ever. I'm a black woman tulipsandroses Sep 2025 #28

Roll 'em up! JoseBalow Sep 2025 #29

Ohhh, man, laugh to keep from crying! electric_blue68 Sep 2025 #43

I read this soon before I had to be off somewhere, and wanted to give it a proper response... electric_blue68 Sep 2025 #30

For me, no, but unfortunately others yes Abstractartist Sep 2025 #33

Once they have rid this country of Hispanics, what comes after? appleannie1 Sep 2025 #35

Angering this comes out after it could help IbogaProject Sep 2025 #36

That is terrifying. I'm white so, no. 1WorldHope Sep 2025 #37