What Are You?
July 27, 2009
“What are you?”
I don’t mind answering that question, but his abruptness caught me off guard. I just met him. That was the 3rd thing he said right after “Hello. What brings you here today?”
‘What are you?’ What do you mean ‘what are you’ ? Why does it matter? I’m a human being. I’m a hardworking professional who is dedicated to her work.
“You must be part *insert ethnicity here* at least.”
I indulged his curiosity, holding my thoughts within.
“And you are in Iowa City, why?” He smirked.
I truly wanted to flip my bitch switch on and say, “Because I can!” But, I bit my tongue, took a deep breath, explained my circumstances, and went along with my day.
…maybe I was just overreacting? *shrug*
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crystal | July 28, 2009 at 7:09 pm
yuck.
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Drew | August 4, 2009 at 10:41 am
Don’t sweat it. You’ll have people like that here. I like to think it’s just ignorant curiosity more than anything. Don’t let em’ get you down.
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Gi | August 5, 2009 at 8:16 pm
thanks! what surprised me the most was that comment came from a highly regarded professional. but, there’s people like that everywhere and not just in iowa city.
have a good one!