Dare To Ask Talk And News About Our Differences By Phillip J. Milano Question There are more Latinos moving into our community. … In several homes I have visited there have been several large stuffed animals on display. Why are these used as prominent decorative pieces? — Candice, 25, white, Fremont, Neb. Replies I’ve never seen, heard or read about anything like what you describe. I’ve always associated adults …
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Dare to Ask: How can parent put stop to child’s misguided racial notion?
Question I’ve always taught my 4-year-old son that people are people, regardless of skin color. His father isn’t the most tolerant person, but he’s never taught my son anything to the contrary. So it surprised me in the supermarket when my son pointed at a black man and told me to not go near because “they are the enemy.” What …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Interracial dating isn’t for everyone
By Phillip Milano Question I don’t judge others who date outside their race or ethnicity. I just would never want to myself. Is this normal? Does this make me racist? — Jaime, 19, white, Colorado Replies I’ve seen attractive white men, but I can never see myself with them. I’m not attracted to them that way. Doesn’t mean that white …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Polite, old-fashioned men a rare breed?
By Phillip Milano Question Why is it so hard to find men between 22 and 33 who are old-fashioned? Decently dressed, well-kept, good taste, open doors… — Cynthia, 25, Toronto, Canada Replies Because respect for other people is being slowly bred out of our culture. — M., 39, male, Hickory, N.C. A lot of women (myself included) … feel men …
Read More »Dare to Ask: A gripping question involving, well, crotch-holding
By Phillip Milano Question I notice black men walking around holding their genitals (from outside). Also I saw a young man holding his pants up with one hand, and the back was under his buttocks. Are these two acts confined to blacks? — Thomas, 70, white, Jacksonville Replies People have to find something to complain about. No one talks about …
Read More »Dare to Ask: Resentment over call center accents?
By Phillip Milano Question Why do a lot of these big companies hire people to answer their phones, and you can barely understand what they are saying? I hate that! Sherre, 30, black, Kansas City, Mo. Replies It’s just as hard on their end, and they have the added hassle of dealing with people like you. Whitney, 24, black female, …
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