[Geraldine]

My response is in regard to those of your age group. I suspect there may be those who think of you as the ‘stupid honky’ when you come around, but to defeat that stereotype you will have to get to know one or two individuals from the Asian and black communities on a one-to-one basis. Then gradually get to know that person’s friends and build more friends as you go. After several Asians and/or blacks get to know you as an individual and for who you are, you will no longer be the ‘stupid honky.’ You may even get an upgrade to a ‘cool-ass white dude’ whom Asians or blacks will like to have as a friend. It will take effort and open-mindedness. Some of my best friends and co-workers are young, middle-class white men. I had to make the effort to get to know them, and visa versa. Not everyone is going to be open to getting to know you, so don’t take it personally if they call you names, etc. Just go on to the next person. It is well worth the effort.

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Name : Geraldine, Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : Black/African American, Religion : Baptist, Age : 43, City : Columbus, State : OH, Country : United States, Occupation : Government Worker, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Middle class, 

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