[Rhonda]

Nah… It’s all about how ‘sharp’ they supposedly look. Little do they know that other ‘whites’ make fun of them. I guess they seem tougher if they can deal with the cold. (Not that it gets as cold as it does in, let’s say, Minnesota.) We also make fun of the guy that will tie a sweater around his neck and wear it like that all day. I just figured he was too ignorant to put it on the correct way. HAHA

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[Rhonda]

Do you remember Val-Speak or talking like you’re from ‘The Valley’ back in the 1980’s ? Just like any fad-lingo, this too shall pass. Caucasians say it too. Only, we say ‘like’ and ‘you know’ instead of ‘you know what I’m sayin’.’ It’s definately a cultural issue, not racial. In the deep South, a lot of us still say ‘y’all’, instead of ‘you all’ or ‘everyone’. Also, it depends on who I’m around. At work, I would NEVER say ‘y’all’ or ‘ain’t’, but at family functions, it’s perfectly acceptable and almost expected. Colloquialisms are normal, but I guess I worry too much about being perceived as an ignorant Southerner. (Which does offend me greatly.)

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[Rhonda]

I thought this was a really nice response when I asked a black woman on the elevator how she was. I liked it so much, I used it a few times myself. That is, until I said it to a black woman and she gave me a REALLY cold look. Why did she do that ? Did she think I was mocking her ? On the contrary: I felt blessed that I was able to wake up and enjoy another beautiful day on this earth. Also, I’ve never said or done anything to harm anyone of any race, religion, etc. Why would someone automatically assume I am mocking them ?

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[Rhonda]

We do it in the Deep South, too. Grandmother didn’t allow dirty shoes on her carpet. I still find myself doing it in others’ homes. Thankfully, my socks are clean and without holes AND my feet don’t smell like bologna (couldn’t resist).

PS: Incidentally, the ‘whites smelling like wet dogs when it rains’ thing is probably because of the many hair care products we use. I’ve noticed that funky smell, too. It’s the hairspray I use. Ugh!

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