[maria22227]

While in college my two closest friends were white. The criteria that each met was that they were open minded and because of that they made me comfortable. We talked about racial differences openly, visited each other’s homes, met one another’s family – with varying results. For me, a white person who is unafraid to discuss race or ask sensitive questions in a sincere way – much like in yforum – is essential and enables people to get beyond differences. Conversely, when i entered the corporate work arena, I met a nice woman and we tried to be friends but she didn’t make me comfortable. It bothered me that she never used the word ‘black’. Maybe it was me, but i believed her to be condescending toward me yet admiring of my attributes. For me, I just never felt comfortable with her because I don’t think she was truly comfortable with me. I regret that it didn’t work out though. The bottom line is that a mutual feeling of acceptance helps us overcome obstacles. Hope this helps.

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Name : maria22227, Gender : F, Race : Black/African American, City : atlanta, State : GA, Country : United States, Education level : 4 Years of College, 

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