Hi I’m from Europe and unfortunately in the past few years I realized how much racism there is in the world which really messes up my mind since that concept didn’t exist for me as a kid and I thought it’s normal that people look different.
Having very pale skin and not having visited too many countries I was wondering if I might encounter any problems in America because of my skin. Can I just talk to anyone or will people reject me because of my skin? (I have blond hair too)
In certain communities, you may be distrusted, for valid reasons, especially right now when people are afraid, angry and confused. By and large, it’s probably regional, and then community dependant.
The way you dress and carry yourself also informs the way different communities react to you. It’s not so much about fitting in as it is about not giving people red flags. Different communities have different red flags.
That’s my perspective coming from one of the more diverse parts of the Bay Area.
True. I’d imagine regional makes a difference. Texas may be different than the Bay area or PNW.
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