2007-10-22 11:00:59 · 29 answers · asked by Kim R 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
If you have a problem with it then say something to them...
goodluck!
2007-10-22 11:05:49 · answer #1 · answered by ♫christy♫ 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Don't worry about that' at all keep an ear and eye" on what is said. Maybe you should "speak to him about how you really feel. Even though you are close family friends. Sometimes we a humans do not realize how bad something effects one and not the other. Somehow talking that why maybe his way of being a part of your friendship. Talking helps and "brings understanding, even when we don't" like what's being said. When talking does not work", "keep your distance from him. He should get the hint. Peace.
2007-10-22 18:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by dusknowledge 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're not actually Mexican, then yes. Even if you're of South American decent, but now American then he/she should still not refer to you as "the new Mexicans". However, your coworker may have not meant it in a negative way and since I wasn't there, I can't really tell you.
2007-10-22 18:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by Christian 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends it what context it was used, but more than likely it was just coming from someone not knowing better and not putting any hate behind it. If it bothers you and it happens again, just tell him that it is offencive to you and if he could refer to you in another way...like by your names! No need to blow it out of proportion
2007-10-22 18:21:54 · answer #4 · answered by DESPERATELY SEEKING SANITY!!! 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you originally from Mexico? And if so, are you a citizen of the United States, or just here on a VISA?
If you are FROM Mexico and not yet a citizen, I would say that Mexican would be correct....otherwise, they were in the wrong.
2007-10-22 18:04:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
How so? Are you from New Mexico? If so, you should simply be referred to as 'American'. However, are you from Mexico? If so, then you are 'Mexican' by birth, aren't you? And if you're new to the country, or to the company, then you are 'new' and you are 'Mexican'. I'm not offended to be called 'the Canadian' - why? Because I AM Canadian!
2007-10-22 18:25:02 · answer #6 · answered by Shayna 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Having racist coworkers makes the job more difficult than it has to be, but you need to let them know you're not going to take it right from the start.
2007-10-22 18:04:09 · answer #7 · answered by John Sidney McCain III 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Depends what is opinion of Mexicans is. I work with lots of Mexicans and there great. Hard working, fun and easygoing. He might despise Mexicans but I couldn't tell you that.
2007-10-22 18:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
If being Mexican is a job requirement, for example you were hired because of your knowledge of Mexico, then it is appropriate to mention that you are Mexicans. If it's irrelevant to the job, then there's no reason to bring it up.
2007-10-22 18:05:56 · answer #9 · answered by stevemdfwtx 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
well what did she mean by it ? you should know and if it is true ,so what! if you think she doesn't like you ,ask yourself if you have given her a reason to not like you.like being on yahoo and gossiping about her and not telling the whole story!!!! just do your job let your co worker do theirs and just try to get along so you both continue to have a job!!!!good luck!!!
2007-10-22 18:07:56 · answer #10 · answered by dixie58 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES that is racism!!! you should totally report your coworker and if you are lucky you could possilbly get him fired becz of new laws!
2007-10-22 18:04:46 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋