It's not surprising that in this day and age we still find subtle racism being practised in the work place. My name is José but that has never kept me from placing enmphasis on the way I interact with customers and clientele.

Several times, over the phne, I've been asked if my company hired "Mexican" speaking employees. I, holding back the laughter, always answered with "I am I not exacty sure what language is "Mexican". I know that some people tend to to speak rather than think before opening their mouths. We're all guilty of that at sometine in our lives, but in hindsight, we are not really racists. At least, not those of us who always profess to having "Black or ethnic friends."

In my case, what am I to say what kind of friends I have, considering my "Mexican roots."

But thats just my opinion... My 2 cents worth. Better yet my 3 pesos worth... jejejeje. =)

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