[ladygreek]

This is a great discussion. And I knew my daught would be a major contributor.

Just to lighten it up a bit--I am the only African American in an office of ten people. Every two weeks we have a staff meeting where a person is designated to bring food. It is a social services nonprofit and I am the only non-social worker.

My professional cultural shock in working in this environment was the "feelings" thing--staff meetings become emotional, and feelings get hurt very easily.

My race/ethnic cultural shock was the food. I have never eaten so much bland food in my life that eveyone else though was great. And of course here in Minnesota--Norwegian Country--the hot dish is king. Will someone please tell them that macaroni and cheese is NOT an entree! LOL.