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Originally Posted by christiangirl
I understand that the woman did not mean to be offensive, but I don't like being referred to as "you people" no matter what the context. I don't like the way it sounds and, while I won't walk away or fuss, the look on my face reflects that sentiment. There's nothing contradictory about that.
In my Multicultural class, I recounted my story of a white student at our school asking my opinion as a "colored" woman.   I knew she didn't mean any harm, but she got "the face." It bothered me and I let her know it in as non-confrontational a way as I could. |
How do you know she got the message? If it bothers you that much then you should say something in a diplomatic way. Otherwise they will keep doing it.
As for the term "you people" are you guys, you all, or y'all okay? To me it is a matter of context not the words themselves.