The hubby and I went out for breakfast today at an undisclosed location. We are always up to trying new restaurants, so we decided to give it a shot. It was pretty packed and there were a mix of Hispanic and A LOT of White elderly couples. It didn't take long for me to get a bad vibe. And I'll say WHY in a minute. I noticed that the waitresses were going out of there way to sit the elderly White couples on one side of the restaurant and putting everyone else on "another side". I thought maybe it's just me, let me wait and see if this continues.
We finally got a table on the "other side" of the restaurant. As we are eating Raul says, "I don't ever want to come here again". And I say, "I don't either, I fell uncomfortable here." It wasn't long before Raul (almost whispering) said, "Have you noticed that they are sitting all the White people on one side?" Helllooooo of course I noticed. I couldn't really believe what I was witnessing. Could it be??? Was it just a coincidence? Either way we didn't enjoy the food at all and have decided NEVER to go there again!! But, I almost want to go back just to see if the same thing happens. Oh well, why waste our time.
If things were as they appeared, it is sad to think we still have to face that sort of prejudice.
If things were as they appeared, it is sad to think we still have to face that sort of prejudice.
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Unfortunately things like that still happen. I strongly believe that it is up to us to raise our kids differently and hopefully make a difference.
Terrible.
I agree with Minerva, it is up to us to change the next generation's mindset. Obviously, my kids won't discriminate against Mexicans. But, what will they think of people that are not like them? :(
Where in Texas do you guys live? I would love to imagine it is somewhere rural (wishful thinking?).
Stephen and I just saw a musical that reminded us that some parts of the US aren't as liberal minded as California...
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