The Many Differences.....

Part 1
Ok, I have been living in this all-white town for about 9 months now. From my observations, I have figured out the many differences between whites and blacks..

Number 1: Whites are very cowardly
- I have seen many whites just 'take things as they were' cause they were afraid to make a stand. They would rather voice their opinion to someone who can't help them in hopes of them doing something about their situation. In the building where I work, I am the only black female, the rest being majority white males. I have heard, time and time again, the white males complaining about their work situation. Instead of complaining, or talking, to the boss, or atleast someone close to the boss, they would vent to a fellow co-worker. In my opinion, they are talking to the wrong person. If they are going to talk to a co-worker then they really shouldn't be talking at all.
- In another example, I have seen my fellow co-workers walk pass my desk about a million times, I guess hoping that one of those times I would be gone. Then once I am away from my desk, they take components of a project that they are working on. But, instead of them just asking me for it they wait until I leave to avoid asking; another coward move. But there are two things that they need to understand: 1. I really don't know what is on my desk nor do I need it so if they would ask I would happily give. 2. I really don't care about what goes on in the office, so if they would ask I would happliy give it with giving it a second thought. Many times I would walk into the lab and see them working on something. I really don't be paying attention to what they be doing, but as soon as I walk in they would say that they took something. I would just shrug it off because 1. I don't care and 2. I haven't even noticed it was missing.

Number 2: White people are fake
- A white person would talk about you behind your back. They might even have a strong hate for you, but if you ask them for anything they would quickly help. A white person would smile in your face for one second then as soon as they walk pass you they would call you every name in the book. You see me.... If it is a person that I don't like, they should not ask me for anything cause they will get their feelings hurt.

Number 3: White people are easy-going
- When I first started this job, the work hours were 7 to 5. Yes, I know 10 whole dang hours. But the trip part is that we are paid salary and we are only paid for 40 hours a week yet we are working 45 hours a week. I always wondered why no one ever questioned the work hours cause everyone just always came to work happily and on time. Well me, being the person that I am, usually showed up to work around 7:45. Simply because I will not let them steal time from me. My definition of salary is: You work 40 hours regular. If you work overtime, then oh well. It is not suppose to be you work 45 hours regular and still work overtime as needed. I for one will not get walked all over.

Number 4: White people put money first
- I once heard a man say that his wife coined a phase 'WWA' which means 'Work Wins Again' Meaning, it doesn't matter what his family has planned, if he have to do anything for work, even if it is after hours, then work will come first. Me, being a female, do not find that acceptable. My husband can work them regular work hours, but after those are over his tail is mine. No ifs, ands, or buts about.
- At my job, travel is a must. There was this man who said that the only holiday he have never missed with his family was his oldest daughter's birthday and Easter. He has missed Christmas, anniversaries, other birthdays, father's/mother's day etc. That is also not acceptable. If it is a holiday or a big event, then I will definitely not be working.

Number 5: White people are also very closed minded
- They have an impression about someone and then stereotypes that person based on that.

Number 6: White people have no family morals
- Just the other day, I heard two co-workers going down on their brothers and sisters. Talking about they were worthless and would never amount to nothing. I was in awe. Why would you talk smack about your family to outsiders. You see me... My brother could have went kunta on me and cut of my dang foot but if someone would ask.... he is the best man in the world.

Number 7: Whites wanna be liked
- They strive for the approval of others. I guess they feel that if they are not loved or liked then life isn't worth living. See me; I strive to please no one but God, myself, and my momma. At the end of the day, I can only be me so that is all that I can be. My favorite saying ....'Like me or love me'

Those are just some qualities about whites that I noticed. But those are some of the reasons why white businesses are more successful than blacks cause whites lets their employers walk all over them. A white person could have paid thousands of dollars on a vacation and could have flew all of their family in, but if the boss calls then the vacation is over. A black person could just have taken the day off to lounge in front of the TV but if the boss calls, they are not home. A white person could have got in a car accident, broken their arm, leg, neck, and back and also had their head busted in half, but will be to work as soon as possible. A black person could have gotten a paper cut and would be quick to call in sick.....lol OK, those are very extreme; just trying to get the point across. But white business boom cause the employees wanna work and wanna make the company money. I guess they see their job as a reflection of them.. I see myself as me.

The Many Differences.... Part 2 coming soon..