What does it mean when she never mentions the race?

Question

Your friend/aquaintance/stranger never names someone by their race but always says "that guy" "that girl"?

Ok for example instead like some people she doesn't say "That mexican Brian talked to me last night whoa he's hot."
Instead she says "That guy Brian talked to me last night, whoa he is really hot!"


She never mentions their race or culture unless she needs to identify them upon request legally or medically by a doc or a cop.

Does anyone else do this or is she alone?

By the way she's me. and I'm white but who cares what race I am. =)

Don't understand? What does it mean when someone never calls or labels someone by their race or status?

When her parents does the exact opposite

Answer 1

it means that you see people as individuals and not as a race

it is a generational thing

Answer 2

What is the necessity of mentioning race? How is the race of a person relevant? I never find it necessary to define a person by the color of their skin, unless I am physically describing them. Even then, I don't use race. I say, "dark skinned, brown skinned, light skinned". That's usually sufficient to distinguish two people with the same name. Plus, there are other features just as easily distinguishable. Tall Mike, Round Mike, Curly Hair Mike, Green Eye Mike, Married Mike, Mike the Manager, etc...

Answer 3

I only refer to people by race if its possible they could be confused with someone else.

For example, if there are two Mikes, one black and one white, I'll say, the black Mike, so as to not have the person I'm talking to be confused.

Or unless I'm describing someone physically to someone else.

Other than that kind of situation, I'm the same as you. Why do you ask?

Oh, ok. Umm, It means youre not racist? Or that youre, as some people call it, "color blind". Meaning that you dont really see racial differences.

Answer 4

wow 10 brownie points for your for being perfect! i only mention race if it's necessary to the story. like "my mexican friend Josh put 20 inch gold rims on his ford pinto." it makes it much more vivid and funny.
I care what race i am. I get better deals on stuff and am more likely to make more money because of my color. I dont think it's right, but i'll take whatever i can get.

Answer 5

That means you see people as equals and don't define them by race. Race isn't necessary unless you need to give a legal description.

Answer 6

I define people by race all day long. I want to make it clear whom I'm talking about!

Answer 7

Do you want some sort of praise here? Why would you ask this question? Are you trying to prove you're not racist, do you think maybe you could have figured this out on your own, my assumption is you are looking for attention.

Answer 8

yes i do that! haha who cares about the race

it sounds discriminating too when you say "hey that asian girl shes..(this & that)". it seems like you generalise her because of where's she from, altho you dont mean that (some ppl just get crazy at everything!)