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Anthony Bourdain once said Zoonart Jun 2017 #1
He always has given them the credit they deserve. BigmanPigman Jun 2017 #10
Everyone should watch the movie A Day Without Mexicans. onecaliberal Jun 2017 #33
That is a very good movie! MindPilot Jun 2017 #40
Yes very informative. onecaliberal Jun 2017 #42
There's a town in Mexico known for turning out master prep cooks and all the good chefs look to the bettyellen Jun 2017 #35
Ask yourself atreides1 Jun 2017 #2
I guess she means white people like her. The_Casual_Observer Jun 2017 #3
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2017 #4
From what I can tell, yes I am only hearing English being spoken. LesterKasai Jun 2017 #6
Good for you. You know where she's coming from now. I'd drop her even lower myself. brush Jun 2017 #53
Why do you need racists for "companion/borderline friends"? She crossed the border. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #56
A whole bunch of us native-born Americans speak Spanish. Iggo Jun 2017 #11
Odd thing to focus on. LanternWaste Jun 2017 #14
If you want to accuse someone of microaggression, at least spell it right. Sanity Claws Jun 2017 #15
You typed all of this out while at the meal with her? NCTraveler Jun 2017 #5
Yes, the food is boring me. And I am now reluctant to engage in conversation with her. LesterKasai Jun 2017 #7
ROFLMAO snooper2 Jun 2017 #9
Might I suggest a brief uncomfortable silence.... NCTraveler Jun 2017 #13
::snort:: irisblue Jun 2017 #28
... nolabear Jun 2017 #58
Lmao! cwydro Jun 2017 #36
Did they turn down her job application there? jberryhill Jun 2017 #8
Because white people can't cook? MindPilot Jun 2017 #12
Yet there are plenty that are concerned lunasun Jun 2017 #31
Are you really looking for permission to call out someone's casual racism? WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2017 #16
What are you eating? You really aren't keeping up with this live blog thing. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #17
Was pimihkan on the menu at this traditional food restaurant? struggle4progress Jun 2017 #18
Can we get a picture to really set the mood? nt. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #19
Yes, we need a pic! janx Jun 2017 #21
Let us know how she tips Sanity Claws Jun 2017 #20
She got upset and left without splitting the bill with me. :( LesterKasai Jun 2017 #22
Upset about what? B2G Jun 2017 #26
Upset about me calling her out on her comments. LesterKasai Jun 2017 #38
This thread is nearing door buzzard greatness. cwydro Jun 2017 #44
Small price to pay considering the knowledge you gained... MedusaX Jun 2017 #27
Agreed. But I may also have a legal claim against her for breach of quasi-contract and to prevent... LesterKasai Jun 2017 #37
Please live blog the trial. B2G Jun 2017 #45
I'm going for a settlement, judgement on the pleadings, or summary judgement. No trial needed. LesterKasai Jun 2017 #50
Best of luck on that. Lol. nt B2G Jun 2017 #51
Thanks :) LesterKasai Jun 2017 #52
Did she check their birth certificates? Vinca Jun 2017 #23
What makes her think Latinos are not American? IronLionZion Jun 2017 #24
Cool Story, Bro. FSogol Jun 2017 #25
She means real Americans you know white Christians . They could be 4 th generation , her 3 rd lunasun Jun 2017 #29
You mean the "Christians" who pretend to follow Christ but do everything he preached against? onecaliberal Jun 2017 #43
Should have told that conservatives are too lazy to take those jobs... Thomas Hurt Jun 2017 #30
How about some memes for dessert? underpants Jun 2017 #32
Try asking her "¿Cmo est tu comida?" and let us know what she says. WillowTree Jun 2017 #34
Considering there are some 35 countries in N.&S. America... a better question might be MedusaX Jun 2017 #39
How come there are no Mexicans working at Taco Bell or Chipotle doc03 Jun 2017 #41
You might have better luck finding Mexicans in a place that serves... MindPilot Jun 2017 #46
Good point nt doc03 Jun 2017 #47
Ask her how she knows they're not American? malaise Jun 2017 #48
Tell her she needs to study Latin struggle4progress Jun 2017 #49
So deeply offensive that I am almost speechless amrita73 Jun 2017 #54
Racism persists partly because good people don't call it out when it happens in front of them. Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #55
I did say something. That's why she left me hanging with the bill. LesterKasai Jun 2017 #57
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