People of same race hang out within themselves?

Why do you guys think people of same race hang out with people of their same race? I’m Indian and I work in a big company... I%26#039;m looked down upon and talked about because I choose to hang out/talk to everyone. I don’t always have lunch with Indians... and whenever I have to choose who to have lunch with ... I%26#039;ll choose whoever I%26#039;m closer to and that%26#039;s usually non-Indians. Indians at work will make comments that I’m anti-Indian or whatever else they say. I’ve gotten disgusting looks, smirks when I walk by, etc. Is this my problem or their problem? What would you do if you were in my shoes? And yes I do think it’s a childish issue but if people are talking about it ... then they must think it’s a big deal and now it’s bothering me a little.


Thanks (and sorry for the really long question).

People of same race hang out within themselves?
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Reply:I would say it has more to do with culture than race. While these can be similar - there are differences. People like to hang out with people who have similar tastes in ideas and thoughts. Maybe you%26#039;ve lived or adapted your thoughts to the other cultures that you%26#039;ve been around. It%26#039;s rather natural.


IE - I%26#039;m white. I married a hispanic man. Even though we live in the USA - for me it%26#039;s more like I%26#039;ve jumped into his world - like, I%26#039;ve learned spanish, I%26#039;ve learned cultural differences - like I think the hispanic people are generally more hospitable - I%26#039;ve learned a lot. I remember when I first married him, I got the worst looks from sooo many people - so I know what you mean about it being childish. I%26#039;m sure my husband gets some funny looks when I walk around with him at the mall or something, too. I think it%26#039;s more how you deal with it. I just ignored the funny faces. I%26#039;m happy - so why should I let my happiness hang in the balance of other people whose opinions I really don%26#039;t care about? Right?


It%26#039;s only an issue if you let it be one.


I guess my thoughts for you would be to try to stay balanced. If it bothers you, make sure that if you have lunch with %26quot;non-Indians%26quot; one day, that you have another meal with someone who is Indian another day. Some day, you%26#039;ll find someone who shares your thoughts and opinions, who is Indian as well.
Reply:it%26#039;s their problem. I mean, really.
Reply:you are just a friendly person, but i guess most Indian people like to hang out with other Indians. It%26#039;s seems like you are friendly to them too. Keep hanging out with anyone you want but still be friendly with Indians. It%26#039;s not you the one with the problem.
Reply:It%26#039;s their problem, but I think you should confront them about it to make amends



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