[James]

Why do Caucasian Americans’ faces and ears turn bright red, particularly in corporate circles, especially when conducting an interview or engaged in moderate conversations with African Americans?

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Name : James, Gender : M, City : Brooklyn, State : NY, Country : United States, 

[justin26865]

it’s because we’re all racists. i’m serious. this is worse than a white guy asking why blacks have curly hair.

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Name : justin26865, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Atheist, City : chicago, State : IL, Country : United States, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Lower middle class, 

[Becky]

This is a form of blushing. I looked up the definition and found this: ‘A reddening of the face, especially from modesty, embarrassment or shame.’ This would describe it perfectly. I would think that the people who blush in corporate circles might feel the need to be politically correct and afraid of saying something that would bring attention to the differences in black and white or offend someone of color.

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Name : Becky, Gender : F, Age : 37, City : DeBary, State : FL, Country : United States, Social class : Upper middle class, 

[JD31143]

People of fair-colored skin blush when blood moves faster than normal. It shows in our ears and face because of how close the smaller vessels are to the skin (same as yours). For instance, when people are nervous, scarred, excited or even mad, their heart kicks up a notch and puff – blushing. You would blush, too, but your skin pigment is too dark to notice. And don’t flatter yourself with thinking it’s because of you. It could just be the lighting.

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Name : JD31143, Gender : M, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 27, City : Kansas City, State : KS, Country : United States, Occupation : supervisor, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Kristina26277]

When you get nervous, blood rushes through your body, including your face. If you are light-skinned (as is the case with whites and other groups), it’s easier to see the blushing.

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Name : Kristina26277, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Age : 23, City : Washington, State : DC, Country : United States, Occupation : Homemaker, Education level : 2 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

[Danny Harbison]

I’m very fair skinned white but teach in a predominately African-American school. Everytime I blow my nose, or sneeze, my face turns very red and without fail my students are always amazed by this. It’s simply a matter of blood going to the extremities due to an increased heart rate.

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Name : Danny Harbison, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Gay, Race : White/Caucasian, Religion : Asatru, Age : 40, City : Atlanta, State : GA, Country : United States, Occupation : Teacher, Education level : Over 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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