[Julie]

I'm black and do not use washcloths. Even the cleanest washcloth is not good for your skin, especially your face.

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[Julie]

It's really funny that you've had this experience & formed this opinion. I've had the same experiences & formed the same opinion....in a way: Everytime I sit in front of White teenagers, the same thing has happened. So I've decided not to sit in front of them at the movies. I honestly thought that this behavior was a 'White' thing and came to the conclusion that White teenagers are no longer being taught manners at home, but after reading your question-I'll admit that it may be a 'teenager' thing rather than a 'white' or 'black' thing.

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[Julie]

Lisa, I see that you have not yet completed high school. Maybe you should re-examine this issue in a few years.

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[Julie]

What a question. Ummm-different people have different smells. The way you smell has to do with your diet, your hygiene habits/hygiene products you use, & your body chemistry-not your skin color. Good grief.

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[Julie]

Working styles and work ethics are usually divided along gender lines - according to the experts - with males being task-oriented and females being relationship-oriented. There is plenty of data online about this. Also, why would anyone think that African Americans have a single work ethic? Black people are individuals with different upbringings, life experiences, motivations, circumstances and morals, just like white Americans.

My department consists of six people (myself included). My co-workers spend a great deal of time on personal telephone calls as well as online shopping and smoke breaks. Am I to assume from their actions that all white Americans are this way? I think not.

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[Julie]

Working styles & work ethics are usually divided along gender lines-according to the experts- with males being task oriented and females being relationship oriented. There is plenty of data online about this. Also, why would anyone think that African Americans have a single work ethic? BLACK PEOPLE ARE INDIVIDUALS with different upbringings, life experiences, motivations, circumstances, and morals JUST AS WHITE AMERICANS ARE INDIVIDUALS. My department consists of six people (myself included). My co-workers spend a great deal of time on personal telephone calls as well as online shopping and smoke breaks. Am I to assume from their actions that ALL WHITE AMERICANS are this way? I think not.

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[Julie]

First, you must clearly define 'unusual.' You wrote, 'I´ve noticed that many black women have really unusual names, such as LaToya, Keesha, Aaliyah and Lutricia.' It's logical to say that if 'many' black women have these names, that these names aren't unusual at all. Your name could be perceived as being a bit unusual, too, Elsa. By the way, I'm black, and my name is Julie. I have three sisters (also black): Joanne, Josette and Janette.

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[Julie]

The question was posted to MALES.

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[Julie]

I have never been offended by someone else's sexual preferences because I am quite comfortable with my own.

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[Julie]

It's a simple case of external self-validation: Some people seek to show the world they are 'somebody' by 'wearing' wealth. In a way, this phenomenon fits into the same category as a fat, balding, middle-aged guy driving a fire-red convertible. We've all seen a guy like this speeding down the highway, with the top down, wind blowing through his hair, bald spot showing - and we probably laughed. Our society creates individuals who fall into this behavior pattern because we are materialistic (not that I'm knocking our society - I like living here). Then again - some people have different priorities. For example, if you have seen this behavior in black teenagers, it's quite normal. Teenagers in the United States (White/Black/Green) are very much into name brand clothing (among other things). P.S. - your use of the word 'most' is questionable. I find it hard to believe that you have personally encountered 'most' African Americans. Is it possible you only notice the folks who display the behavior you are describing?

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[Julie]

The answer is 'yes' and 'no.' There are traits black women are stereotyped as having (large breasts, large bottoms, full lips) that are considered very desirable. Unfortunately, there are traits black women are stereotyped as having that are considered equally undesirable. Note the word 'stereotyped.' Is it possible to be both admired and detested at the same time? You bet.

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