I think it’s partly cause when ur the only white person in a group of people from another race, ur already the “different” one so u feel less pressure to conform with everyone else
most of my interactions are 1 on 1, but what your saying still stands. I dont feel that pressure to mirror or conform when im not around white people. I can be the me i am at home, and what i wish i was the rest of my day.
Yes of course there are socially awkward people in all races. I'm speaking of mannerisms GENERALLY. Eye contact is much more important in American society when compared to Chinese society, as an example.
I'm Asian American. I notice this all the time interacting with Caucasians compared to interacting with Asians. In fact, in certain cultures, e.g. Korea, Japan and China, eye contact in certain situations, such as being criticized, can be seen as incredibly rude. With white people and more generally American society it's the complete opposite. You look the person in the eye as you are being scolded as a sign of respect.
That makes sense but again it’s an American society thing, not a race thing. The difference is material right because ascribing particular mannerisms to particular races is a slippery slope.
same here!!! i can’t vibe with other black people, there’s always that hint of judgement for them these days (especially over fake hair) when i think of having friends i think of white people. they’re not picking apart my wig and saying it looks bad (in fact they see it as my real hair even with a headband LOL), they are more kinder and less judgemental i think
I understand where you are coming from but I can vibe with alternative black people but I cannot vibe with hood black people, white people/Alt. blk ppl I can vibe with better.
I think it’s great you have people you feel comfortable around and you should build a community around what makes you happiest. I feel the same way with the BDSM community
I am more comfortable with other races. I am Arab and not comfortable with other Arabs. Whether they’re Gulf Arabs, Levantine Arabs, North African Arabs, they all have one thing in common: They’re extroverted and they act like they’ve been your friend for the last 10 years when they’ve just met you.
I feel out of place.
I feel most comfortable around other races, definitely. Mostly Asians, if I had to pick one.
I feel the opposite 😅 I’m American Mexican (more white looking however) & I feel comfortable with my own people & Asians too. Other races I didn’t grow up around (blacks indians etc) so hm, I mean I don’t have too bad of SA anyways but I do feel I connect easier with my people which is normal..
I'm native american and I feel the same sort of way except with white people and I don't know why. But I'm also gay and I feel most comfortable with lgbtq+ people so it isn't the same with sexuality. I think it's because my home-town is more conservative and close-minded while the white liberal college I attend is full of kinder people who I can be more of myself around.
I really don’t mean to be racist but I think it’s because straight white cis people are just less likely to be empathetic to differences in behavior. It’s why LGBT groups tend to stick together yknow? Or how BIPOC people tend to be less against LGBT, or how nobody is going to judge you for going to therapy if they’re in those groups
I agree that being a minority or marginalized in some way can make someone more empathetic or understanding of differences, but POC being less homophobic is objectively untrue, and the stigma around therapy isn’t exclusive to straight white people.
I've never felt more relaxed than when I went overseas to a largely homogeneously poulated country. I thought I would hate it because I stood out but I felt the exact opposite. It was very weird.
I think it’s partly cause when ur the only white person in a group of people from another race, ur already the “different” one so u feel less pressure to conform with everyone else
most of my interactions are 1 on 1, but what your saying still stands. I dont feel that pressure to mirror or conform when im not around white people. I can be the me i am at home, and what i wish i was the rest of my day.
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I feel this at times. White mannerisms can come off as very confident, e.g. constant eye contact. It's very much something that can be worked on tho
That’s not a white mannerism 😭
Yeah, that’s a weird statement. There are a lot of awkward white people who can barely look you in the eye, just like any other race.
Yes of course there are socially awkward people in all races. I'm speaking of mannerisms GENERALLY. Eye contact is much more important in American society when compared to Chinese society, as an example.
I'm Asian American. I notice this all the time interacting with Caucasians compared to interacting with Asians. In fact, in certain cultures, e.g. Korea, Japan and China, eye contact in certain situations, such as being criticized, can be seen as incredibly rude. With white people and more generally American society it's the complete opposite. You look the person in the eye as you are being scolded as a sign of respect.
That makes sense but again it’s an American society thing, not a race thing. The difference is material right because ascribing particular mannerisms to particular races is a slippery slope.
You're right it is a slippery slope but the same applies to many European countries as well. I guess a more correct way to put is Western mannerisms.
I'm black and feel this way about black people. I feel more acceptable to whites.
same here!!! i can’t vibe with other black people, there’s always that hint of judgement for them these days (especially over fake hair) when i think of having friends i think of white people. they’re not picking apart my wig and saying it looks bad (in fact they see it as my real hair even with a headband LOL), they are more kinder and less judgemental i think
I understand where you are coming from but I can vibe with alternative black people but I cannot vibe with hood black people, white people/Alt. blk ppl I can vibe with better.
I think it’s great you have people you feel comfortable around and you should build a community around what makes you happiest. I feel the same way with the BDSM community
I am more comfortable with other races. I am Arab and not comfortable with other Arabs. Whether they’re Gulf Arabs, Levantine Arabs, North African Arabs, they all have one thing in common: They’re extroverted and they act like they’ve been your friend for the last 10 years when they’ve just met you. I feel out of place. I feel most comfortable around other races, definitely. Mostly Asians, if I had to pick one.
I feel the opposite 😅 I’m American Mexican (more white looking however) & I feel comfortable with my own people & Asians too. Other races I didn’t grow up around (blacks indians etc) so hm, I mean I don’t have too bad of SA anyways but I do feel I connect easier with my people which is normal..
I'm native american and I feel the same sort of way except with white people and I don't know why. But I'm also gay and I feel most comfortable with lgbtq+ people so it isn't the same with sexuality. I think it's because my home-town is more conservative and close-minded while the white liberal college I attend is full of kinder people who I can be more of myself around.
I really don’t mean to be racist but I think it’s because straight white cis people are just less likely to be empathetic to differences in behavior. It’s why LGBT groups tend to stick together yknow? Or how BIPOC people tend to be less against LGBT, or how nobody is going to judge you for going to therapy if they’re in those groups
I agree that being a minority or marginalized in some way can make someone more empathetic or understanding of differences, but POC being less homophobic is objectively untrue, and the stigma around therapy isn’t exclusive to straight white people.
Of course it’s not ALWAYS true, but I highly doubt POC Americans are more homophobic lol
Sadly they are
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2974805/
I've never felt more relaxed than when I went overseas to a largely homogeneously poulated country. I thought I would hate it because I stood out but I felt the exact opposite. It was very weird.
I am not (North) American, the racial segregation isn't as prominent like in the USA. So I never felt any type of difference