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In reply to the discussion: Dear White People: If you see something, say something [View all]EffieBlack
(14,249 posts)You seem to be very in-tune and very "woke". Fortunately, you haven't witnessed the kind of displays that have been posted recently, but other, more subtle displays of discrimination, bias and micro-aggressions occur constantly, but they aren't as obvious and they are usually couched in ways that allow for denial and gaslighting of anyone who points them out. But I have found that it's much, much harder to to duck behind excuses when other white people call them out in a "I see what you did there and it's not cool at all" way.
I would urge you to become familiar with those, if you're not already, and be willing to challenge them when you see them.
And don't downplay the being extra friendly approach or assume that it means you're trying too hard. I think it's really important to do that - as long as you're not being patronizing, it's awesome.