tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post822632621566806407..comments2023-05-11T17:27:15.400+02:00Comments on Awoke: The Only One: What You Noitce When You Are The Only Black Person In The Work Place.Cindy Saulhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-37838782125383276252016-05-13T18:31:56.224+02:002016-05-13T18:31:56.224+02:00I know what you mean - in my first three years of ...I know what you mean - in my first three years of university I live in households which had mostly white people and the lack of privilege awareness is astounding.<br /><br />Also, I don't get the dog obsession, but then again I live in Britain, where a dog is considered to be "man's best friend."<br /><br />Chichi<br />chichi-writes.blogspot.co.ukChichihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038967285811897052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-72653940109443521452016-04-28T22:43:47.159+02:002016-04-28T22:43:47.159+02:00I used to get a lot of "You've got a new ...I used to get a lot of "You've got a new hairstyle again?!?!?!? I wish I could change my hairstyle as often as you change yours." Tried severally to tell them I dont even do nather - those back home change hairstyles weekly. I change mine monthly or bi-monthly cos it is more expensive over here/ *sigh*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033736249905118938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-3197376089431536032016-04-24T22:56:05.929+02:002016-04-24T22:56:05.929+02:00I hope your life never depends on a white person c...I hope your life never depends on a white person choosing between you and a dog cause you'll be dead. <br />This cracked me up! Though its really not cool. <br />I've never worked or lived in a white environment though, but I can imagine it all. <br /><br />www.cassiedaves.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05974780030234375534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-79561087448263213812016-03-31T21:10:28.976+02:002016-03-31T21:10:28.976+02:00Hi! This was an interesting read! I guess at the e...Hi! This was an interesting read! I guess at the end yeah.. We are all Different people.. of Different races.. Living in the same world. Hence Somehow someway ba.. We have to ACCEPT one another.. cause we caNNot change one another even if we tried. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing Cindy! Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-82791216463122950992016-03-26T10:17:33.197+02:002016-03-26T10:17:33.197+02:00Nigeria.Nigeria.Bimpehttp://bimpeshappyplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-64637073868756471842016-03-23T00:44:59.683+02:002016-03-23T00:44:59.683+02:00Lol I don't get the fuss with pets either. Why...Lol I don't get the fuss with pets either. Why does a dog need to have an ig page? White people make me doubt myself sometimes but really, it's just different perspectives that are borne out of different sets of exposure. I try not have issues with people with differing opinions so we're always good :)<br /><br />www.jbshares.comJanyl Benylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097032839301881132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-68920229920379230252016-03-21T18:38:18.118+02:002016-03-21T18:38:18.118+02:00Your wisdom is inspiring!!Your wisdom is inspiring!!Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-67209963988503375072016-03-21T18:37:31.058+02:002016-03-21T18:37:31.058+02:00Which country are you from?Which country are you from?Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-79863431474653770802016-03-21T18:35:48.530+02:002016-03-21T18:35:48.530+02:00You are right! We need to read read read read and ...You are right! We need to read read read read and listen. That's the only way we can gain perspective. <br /><br />Thank you for being so generous with your words Hilary! Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-39057766845634504512016-03-21T18:31:40.148+02:002016-03-21T18:31:40.148+02:00Or don't ask at all. Black people are not some...Or don't ask at all. Black people are not some zoo animals.Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-41200096662766038172016-03-21T18:30:14.746+02:002016-03-21T18:30:14.746+02:00'Ignorant people react very strangely when the...'Ignorant people react very strangely when they see someone different than them.'<br /><br />So true!Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-87748728311186638752016-03-21T18:28:53.678+02:002016-03-21T18:28:53.678+02:00I am not surprised. South Africa and America have ...I am not surprised. South Africa and America have a very similar history.Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-73831585001586969992016-03-21T18:27:11.139+02:002016-03-21T18:27:11.139+02:00I really enjoyed reading your reply. I like that y...I really enjoyed reading your reply. I like that you also shared you experience! Thank you!Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-26400350987966581652016-03-21T18:25:19.983+02:002016-03-21T18:25:19.983+02:00Thank you Christine!Thank you Christine!Cindy Saulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963663315595302406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-52680223021315892832016-03-19T20:37:33.435+02:002016-03-19T20:37:33.435+02:00blesings...
People know what they want to know, kn...blesings...<br />People know what they want to know, knowledge and education is a voluntary act, people do what interest them. If they don't know is because they don't want to know. Knowing a particular thing or culture is not designated to color its designated to willful ignorance.<br /><br />peace.<br />Rhapsody<br />http://rappingonamelody.blogspot.ca/<br />https://plus.google.com/101099217204323189067<br />https://www.goodreads.com/rhapsodyphoenix<br />http://twitter.com/rhapsodyphoenix<br />http://pinterest.com/rhapsodyphoenix/<br />https://www.facebook.com/RhapsodyPhoenix<br />https://www.instagram.com/rhapsodyphoenix/<br />http://rhapsodyphoenix.tumblr.com/ <br /><br /><br />“The highest education is that which does not merely give us information, but makes our life in harmony with all existence”-Rabindranath Tagore<br />Rhapsody Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03520384490148575528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-59397734578322583992016-03-11T10:47:30.114+02:002016-03-11T10:47:30.114+02:00I can imagine how you feel. Here, it's more li...I can imagine how you feel. Here, it's more like the black people are dedicated to ass kissing and preferential treatment to white people. It gets annoying but you get used to it. I guess the only way to be different is to make sure you're not doing the same. Bimpehttp://bimpeshappyplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-5009875980495144492016-03-08T16:47:42.735+02:002016-03-08T16:47:42.735+02:00Hi Cindy – thanks for coming over the blog – apolo...Hi Cindy – thanks for coming over the blog – apologies I’ve been away meeting an old school friend up country in Shakespeare’s area. <br /><br />This will be interesting to respond to … I lived for 14+ years in SA – Jhb, but travelled around … living abroad opened my eyes to other ways of looking at life. Because I was English I didn’t behave like a white South African … <br /><br />Certainly #1 I would be "don’t knowing" in England too … subjects I don't relate to .. <br /><br /># 2 Being a different generation we’d have differences … I know a little about SA and its culture .. I lived there… but the terms you mention I’ve no idea about. AKA-Cassper .. it’s rap I gather .. but again I know nuffin!<br /><br />Bonang Matheba: no! – yes Miriam Makeba … Ladysmith Black Mambazo; and others ... <br /><br />How about a game of squash?<br /><br />Emily Hobhouse – do you know about her?<br /><br /># 3 Hair … I have dreadfully fine hair … so am surprised people feel able to touch your hair – that would ‘frustrate’/irritate me .. <br /><br /># 4 I feel coming back to the UK that people who haven’t lived abroad are insular … we just need to be open minded … a different perspective on life.<br /><br />We all need to read more, try and understand others’ points of view … I’ve written about Mdaba Mandela, and about Malala … they understood/understand … <br /><br />#5 Difficult … you should come to London … 270 nationalities, 300 languages … I mix with a lot of bloggers – a Cuban for instance … <br /><br /># 6 Many people of all nationalities love their dogs … Swedish, Mexican to name a couple … <br /><br />#7 I can agree with you … all peoples suffer … <br /><br />#8 Slavery is a big subject and is different in each country, or part of the world …<br /><br />#9 Understanding is difficult for us all – let us understand and help each other … <br /><br />So via the blogging fraternity there’s lots to learn about most cultures … this is an interesting post … cheers Hilary<br />Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-29415145190808746922016-03-07T20:43:00.122+02:002016-03-07T20:43:00.122+02:00I'm with you with touching the hair. It is lik...I'm with you with touching the hair. It is like touching a pregnant woman's belly. Ask first! <br />www.chicfromhair2toe.comnerlinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11382624880633872811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-24473250516619580762016-03-07T20:41:59.312+02:002016-03-07T20:41:59.312+02:00Hi Cindy, thanks for your comment on my blog. I ap...Hi Cindy, thanks for your comment on my blog. I appreciate it very much... <br /><br />I'm white but I can somehow relate a bit to what you said about people wanting to touch your hair. For me it was the lack of it after I had chemo. I accepted that I was loosing all my hair and that Jesus was always walking beside me and accepted me the way I was. I felt confident that it was nothing to be ashamed of and didn't want to hide the obvious... I went to our local grocery store and this lady almost took a flip when she saw me with my bald head. She looked at me as if she had seen the devil and couldn't get away from me fast enough. I felt pity for her. Ignorant people react very strangely when they see someone different than them. <br /><br />One interesting thing I've noticed throughout my life was how much whites pay big bucks to look like blacks. Have you noticed that?...They go to tanning salon and pay big bucks to tan their white skin, they get their hair curly and dye them black and even wore afro hairdo back then. They want fuller lips and get injections to increase the fullness of their lips. <br /><br />I hope that you have a great day.<br />JB<br /><br /><br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-91360525063579936932016-03-07T19:33:04.646+02:002016-03-07T19:33:04.646+02:00The fact that I can write a similar article you ju...The fact that I can write a similar article you just did as a black person living in America has left me dumbfounded. Different country. Different continent. And the effect of slavery still holds true. This is amazing to me. <br /><br />We definitely have a long way to go when it comes to social and racial justice. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It has opened my eyes to other issues that plague our world today.<br /><br />I totally relate to everything you have written. Scary but true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07699103136675875663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-92145460505086744432016-03-05T10:44:39.951+02:002016-03-05T10:44:39.951+02:00What?? People have touched your hair?! That is so ...What?? People have touched your hair?! That is so NOT ON and reveals a deep level of "not thinking" on their part. Incredible!!<br /><br />Thank you for this very eye-opening post. Of course I have no idea about SA culture, either, but I do like to know and learn about the history and culture of the place I call my home, which is this small town of 90.000 inhabitants in South Germany. <br />As for # 1 on your list, that happens to me all the time, too, because I am not interested in a lot of what many people watch on TV or listen to on the radio.<br />Also, I don't read any of the classic women's magazines and so am often the odd one out - unlike most women I know, I don't constantly worry (and talk) about my weight, my diet, my hair, my skin, my relationship.<br /><br /># 6 is interesting. I observe that unhealthy attitude some people have towards their pets. It seems there is no middle way between being cruel to animals and treating them like humans - which they are not.<br />One lady whose blog I used to follow a while loves dressing her dogs up in little dresses. She then posts the pictures on her blog, and her readers comment on how "cute" they are. No, they're not! I have stopped following her blog for that reason.<br /><br />Your last question: Yes, many times. In my part of the world, we have a very high influx of immigrants, and that has been so since the 1950s. There are lots of Turkish, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Greece people here, as well as many other nations from Eastern Europe.<br />Last year, nearly a million refugees came to Germany, many of them from Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea and some North African countries.<br />The experience I have working with people from a background different from my own is that there are nice and less nice ones, diligent workers and lazy sods, intelligent and less bright ones among them just as they are among my own ethnic group.Librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704656564078750607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3175325879240562430.post-82859080785480146482016-03-04T22:57:06.417+02:002016-03-04T22:57:06.417+02:00interesting comment about your hair. Good that yo...interesting comment about your hair. Good that you voice your concerns and you will be heard!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.com