she told me that "i'm always dressing like i'm black" (im WHITE) and i was wearing jean capris, flip flops, and a white t shirt (ok it was a little big but hey i like to be comfortable)
and then she was like "u dress like...similar to like mexicans" and i was like
FIRST OF ALL
. there is a difference between mexicans and blacks
. thats racist anyways
. i dont dress black...or at least i dont intentionally try to
so my question is...why do ppl think that if u dress a certain way, ur being fake and trying to act a different race?
i might dress kind of ghetto since a lot of my friends are...but its my choice i think i look good...plus its comfortable...but i do dress girly a lot of the time....
but now im really self conscious thanks to her...wat should i do?
2007-06-13 12:33:37 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
im not offended that she said i dress black....i LIKE their style ... most of mi [GOOD] friends are either black islander or mexican....i have a lot of white friends but theyre not real to me....im more offended that she thinks im trying to be something im not...just cuz of my syle....so ya just CLEARIN it UP!
2007-06-13 17:58:27 · update #1
Your friend sounds a bit thick, no offense, ignore her, she's probably just jealous cause you can pull of the style.
2007-06-13 12:36:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ginger Ninja 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
FIRST OF ALL.....(your capitals)
Is style racist?
It would seem to be so because your objection is based on your friend's talking about a style of clothing that has been widely adopted and worn by certain groups who, one should be safe to assume, wear that style specifically to identify themselves as part of the group.
If it is also your wish to identify yourself with that group, then go ahead and do so.
Enjoy yourself.
It is your choice.
2007-06-13 13:13:33 · answer #2 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't give in to the stereotype. just say I dress the way I want to dress has nothing to do with racial background. I'm just dress what looks good on me. who cares what other people wear that is their choice and not dependent on their race.
2007-06-13 12:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by brk 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your "friend" is obviously biased. Now, just look at how she is influencing your personality. That's not a good thing. Try to make some new friends; people who won't judge you or act as if they are above others.
2007-06-13 12:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by bombastic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all go find the definition of GHETTO!!! Second of all who cares wat she says, dress the way u like, she is probably jelous that u get to dress that way, her parents or friends dont like big *** clothes so she doesnt wear them, so next time she says somein', *** her up!!!!!j/k just dont pay attention
2007-06-13 12:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by Keeping It Real 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a new friend. Be comfortable with yourself, wear what you want to wear.
2007-06-13 12:37:32 · answer #6 · answered by Mary G 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just go ahead and wear whatever you like. Your friend sounds a bit "off."
2007-06-13 13:00:59 · answer #7 · answered by fun_purple_beach 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dress comfortably and ignore the stupid people when they speak.
2007-06-13 12:37:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anthony H 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would be offended if someone said I dressed black too. You go girl.
2007-06-13 17:43:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
don't listen to her i'm sure you look great in it. You can't blame a girl for being comfortable.
2007-06-13 12:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋