Am I a racist?

[briansd1]

It’s all about comportment and demeanor, IMO.
When a potential roommate comes over, you have to quickly determine two things: 1) will he pay on time, without being asked, 2) will she be clean and keep your house in good order.

Act like a detective. Is the person dressed neatly? Does she have good personal higiene (eg cleam fingernails and complexion)?

I’ve noticed that certain people have problems bending down and picking up things. So if they drop things on the floor, or spill liquid, they will have difficulty cleaning. Can you live with that?

People who are clumsy are likely not clean. They are likely to slam cabinet doors and break things. etc…

Is the person likely to party and make a mess?

I’ve observed a lot and I think that I’m pretty good judge of character. It’s not race. Money and education help, but not always. I would say that, just for ability to pay, there should be a minimal income level, but beyond that, it makes no difference. It’s about personal lifestyle.

I agree with jp that foreign grad students are good bets, but you must live near a university.

[davelj]

[quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).

[davelj]

[quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).

[davelj]

[quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).

[davelj]

[quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).

[davelj]

[quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).

[NotCranky]

[quote=davelj][quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).[/quote]

I am viewing it from all directions. I see it from all directions.

[NotCranky]

[quote=davelj][quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).[/quote]

I am viewing it from all directions. I see it from all directions.

[NotCranky]

[quote=davelj][quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).[/quote]

I am viewing it from all directions. I see it from all directions.

[NotCranky]

[quote=davelj][quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).[/quote]

I am viewing it from all directions. I see it from all directions.

[NotCranky]

[quote=davelj][quote=Jacarandoso][quote=davelj]

So, I doubt it’s a racial issue so much as a cultural issue (but since I don’t know you I could be wrong). Now… this is where some folks jump up and down and say, “Discriminating on the basis of culture is just veiled racism!” To which I’d respond (as EconProf pointed out), “Talk to Jesse Jackson about that and then get back to me.”

[/quote]

Discriminating on the basis of “culture” is probably closer to “snobbism” in most instances. Sometimes it passes pretty well for common sense, but not when it is habitual or rigid.[/quote]

I’m not so sure about this because I think that the discrimination cuts across cultures. For example, I think you’re viewing it in the context of folks from the higher socioeconomic classes excluding folks from the lower socioeconomic classes, when in reality it cuts the other way as well. I don’t think most blue collar folks sit around wishing they were invited to the latest wine tasting event – it doesn’t interest them (generically, of course). And I don’t think they sit around saying, “Gosh, I wish I had invited that economist from the university to the barbeque.” On the contrary, “that dude’s a freaking bore.” Different strokes for different folks, but I don’t think it’s a “snob” issue (although it can be in certain instances).[/quote]

I am viewing it from all directions. I see it from all directions.

[scaredyclassic]

Ok. People I’ll like hanging out with will come from varied economic and social backgrounds. Jesse jacksons quote came many years too late to save me from being pilloried in a law school class shen I quoted Howard stern saying something similar. If you’re playing the odds you might cross the street as Jackson said. I wasn’t commenting on whether that was a good social state but merely that it was not irrational and I got shouted down pretty quick as bring irrational and probably racist. Fuck it.

[scaredyclassic]

Ok. People I’ll like hanging out with will come from varied economic and social backgrounds. Jesse jacksons quote came many years too late to save me from being pilloried in a law school class shen I quoted Howard stern saying something similar. If you’re playing the odds you might cross the street as Jackson said. I wasn’t commenting on whether that was a good social state but merely that it was not irrational and I got shouted down pretty quick as bring irrational and probably racist. Fuck it.

[scaredyclassic]

Ok. People I’ll like hanging out with will come from varied economic and social backgrounds. Jesse jacksons quote came many years too late to save me from being pilloried in a law school class shen I quoted Howard stern saying something similar. If you’re playing the odds you might cross the street as Jackson said. I wasn’t commenting on whether that was a good social state but merely that it was not irrational and I got shouted down pretty quick as bring irrational and probably racist. Fuck it.

[scaredyclassic]

Ok. People I’ll like hanging out with will come from varied economic and social backgrounds. Jesse jacksons quote came many years too late to save me from being pilloried in a law school class shen I quoted Howard stern saying something similar. If you’re playing the odds you might cross the street as Jackson said. I wasn’t commenting on whether that was a good social state but merely that it was not irrational and I got shouted down pretty quick as bring irrational and probably racist. Fuck it.

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