I’ve always had people in my life assume or ask if I am Jewish. Probably has to do with my very dark, curly hair and pale skin. Additionally, I grew up in a devout Christian family and recognize a lot of common semitic root words and phrases from Bible study. Almost every one of my art and music instructors have been Jewish, so I’ve had some exposure to the culture but am still solidly goyish.
I was in a shop which was also an extremely liberal space, i.e., somewhere I usually feel most comfortable. The item I was buying had a Hebrew name which was also a pithy, silly pun in English. The lady I was checking out with was relaxed, warm, friendly, until I explained the pun. Suddenly, she paused and looked hard at me. Her demeanor totally changed and she was cold, curt, and stiff. I tried to re-engage her, certain I was reading too much into it – but nothing.
Anyway if this is what you experience on a regular basis, I’m truly sorry. I’m going to do better and try to get others to do better as well.
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