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Originally Posted by sempuki
You're being over-sensitive.
Tell me how often you're referred at work as "that white male", and I'll agree it's appropriate to address people by their gender or skin color instead of their name or title. Treat people as you want to be treated. This isn't rocket science princess.
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Actually.... lol
Working in Blackfalds I happened to work with an excellent fellow who also happened to share a first name with me. I was often referred to as "White James" although our co-workers were much less comfortable referring to the other James as black for concern of being offensive. IMO they need not have worried as James (from Sudan) is a very friendly guy and not the type to take offence where not intended. He seemed to find the racial tip toeing amusing.
I am not intending to take sides in this debate. Just sharing my experience.