Comments on: Do You Think I’m Fat?

By: Wizzard

Wizzard — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:10:59 +0000

Ever considered answering a question with a question ?
To the question: “asked me if I thought his ugly girlfriend was pretty”, my response would be: ” Why ?? Do others say she is ?”

This way you get to deflect the question, keep your opinions secret, and maintain social grace.

Sure, it takes some practice, but practice makes perfect.

When asked : ” Why do you always answer a question with a question”, you reply: “Why shouldn’t I ??”

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:38:01 +0000

wow – what a very brave article. whether tongue in chek or not it will resonate with more white people than will admit. well done!!! some really good writing there

By: Carla Nunes

Carla Nunes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:03:54 +0000

Good question Good Charlie. I’m pondering the same thing.

By: Good Charlie

Good Charlie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:50:21 +0000

I’m curious to know what if you’re comfortable with your “ingrained reactions” Sandy, and why?
Good Charlie´s last blog ..To The Queen of the Cape…

By: Alex Papadopulos

Alex Papadopulos — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:43:27 +0000

These are really tough questions to ask and even harder ones to answer, I’m sure for a lot of people – It’s definitely thought provoking

By: theflipside

theflipside — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:39:46 +0000

Wow! I think a lot of people feel the same, but are too embarrassed to admit it.

Are you at least willing to try and get past these prejudices? Or do you just accept it? Is it something a person can work on? If so, how and what would make you want to?
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By: colleen

colleen — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:47:21 +0000

Hmmm. Interesting angle.

(No one is incapable of lying)

By: Diva

Diva — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:43:51 +0000

Reading this made me sad as it feels like you are unwilling to let go of your prejudices.

By: Carla Nunes

Carla Nunes — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:33:58 +0000

Do you feel this way based solely on your upbringing?

By: SANDYRULZ

SANDYRULZ — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 07:44:38 +0000

The truth?

No.

I can’t see into the future, but as it stands right now, the answer is no, I shall not get passed these ingrained reactions in this lifetime.

These prejudices shall be cremated with me, (ashes not allowed to be released on a windy day lest they travel and settle in a township or some or other predominantly black area).