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Yes, it DOES exist. However, you will never be able to control anyone else's actions or thoughts, only your own. Basically, no matter how you present yourself, if that coworker is gonna be covertly racist, then they are gonna be covertly racist. However, you must understand that not EVERYONE is like that. Yes, it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that no matter what, people are underestimating you and your abilities (and hey, about 70% of the time, you are probably right!), but you worrying about how/what they think is not going to help the situation. My advice would be to:
A) Do your job to the BEST of your ability, and
B) Talk to your coworker(s) or your boss (in a NON-CONFRONTATIONAL way!!) and try to see where their head is. Trust me, I got fired (in a downright dirty fashion) because some chick thought I didn't respect her. I had no idea. I did have my suspicions about her mentality, though, and perhaps if I had taken the time to talk to her, I would have prevented what happened. I know it kinda sucks to bear the burden in these situations, but you also have to realize that if it comes down to your word against THEIRS...ultimately your chances are pretty slim. Better to know what you are working with, pun intended.
The chick at the grocery store is probably prejudiced, lol. Next time ask her politely to put the money in your hand. I have worked retail, and some of my coworkers had a TIME with this issue, lol.
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