This is a perfect example of what having privilege feels like, and what having your privilege questioned feels like.
Here's the basic conversation that's going on:
White person: Where are you from?
Minority: I know you didn't intend it this way, but that question is actually offensive.
White person: But I didn't intend it to be offensive.
Minority: I know, I said that I know you didn't, I'm just letting you know that it is, and maybe you shouldn't do it again. It feels racially insensitive.
White person: But I didn't intend the offense, are you saying I'm a racist?
Minority: I don't think you're hearing what I'm saying.
White person: You're calling me a racist!
Minority: No... no... I'm just saying that question is racially insensitive.
White person: Why is it every time race gets mentioned the white person is the racist? This is stifling conversation and inquiry! I am not a racist! I never did anything to you or anyone else!
Minority: ...
White Person: I'M NOT A RACIST!!!
Minority: (slowly backs away muttering about white people)
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