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Most us have been in a situation where we think we’re connecting with a person and then out of nowhere boom that person makes comment means you can never look at them the same way again.<\/p>\n
For most people, joking about race is completely off-limits–yet many people still do it. If you\u2019re ever in a situation where someone is joking or commenting on race, you can calmly put an end to it with these five scripts.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nWhat do you mean when you say that?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Simply asking what a person means by a racist comment can help them realize that their opinions aren\u2019t shared by those around them. The idea is not to confront them but to continue the conversation. Usually, the person will brush it off and move forward, hopefully having learned to watch their words in the future due to the uncomfortable attention being brought to their statement.<\/p>\n
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Script 2 | Express Your Own Opinion<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nI actually feel differently. I\u2026<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/blockquote>\n
This script allows you to directly address that you have different feelings about a racially charged topic than the person you\u2019re speaking to. This script is most effective if you complete it with a story that may help them see the other side of things. Even if they don\u2019t agree, you\u2019re remaining respectful and you may open the door to future conversations on the matter.<\/p>\n
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