holiday

I just wanted to say that you are not "overly sensitive" and what you felt was very real to you. I am sorry that you had to experience this. Unfortunately this happens too often. Commenting on the appearance that are unique to someone's race/ethnicity can be considered racism or overly exotifying the racial/ethnic group even when the comment is positive. If you are unsettled about this, you may wan to consider sending a letter or some sort to express your concerns. I think culturally sensitive people in the clinic will appreciate it and that may lead to a better training of providers. Even though it is such a small act and won't probably change the situation right away, it will still give you the sense that you are in charge and you can do something about it. I read an article that ethnic minorities who took some actions after the incidence of subtle discrimination were much less likely to have health problems than those who did not take any actions after encountering discrimination - meaning discrimination can have serious negative impract. It is hard when it is suble (though I would say the incident you described was pretty overt) but I hope you do what you need to feel better. Good luck.

I just wanted to say that you are not "overly sensitive" and what you felt was very real to you. I am sorry that you had to experience this. Unfortunately this happens too often. Commenting on the appearance that are unique to someone's race/ethnicity can be considered racism or overly exotifying the racial/ethnic group even when the comment is positive. If you are unsettled about this, you may wan to consider sending a letter or some sort to express your concerns. I think culturally sensitive people in the clinic will appreciate it and that may lead to a better training of providers. Even though it is such a small act and won't probably change the situation right away, it will still give you the sense that you are in charge and you can do something about it. I read an article that ethnic minorities who took some actions after the incidence of subtle discrimination were much less likely to have health problems than those who did not take any actions after encountering discrimination - meaning discrimination can have serious negative impract. It is hard when it is suble (though I would say the incident you described was pretty overt) but I hope you do what you need to feel better. Good luck.

I just wanted to say that you are not "overly sensitive" and what you felt was very real to you. I am sorry that you had to experience this. Unfortunately this happens too often. Commenting on the appearance that are unique to someone's race/ethnicity can be considered racism or overly exotifying the racial/ethnic group even when the comment is positive. If you are unsettled about this, you may wan to consider sending a letter or some sort to express your concerns. I think culturally sensitive people in the clinic will appreciate it and that may lead to a better training of providers. Even though it is such a small act and won't probably change the situation right away, it will still give you the sense that you are in charge and you can do something about it. I read an article that ethnic minorities who took some actions after the incidence of subtle discrimination were much less likely to have health problems than those who did not take any actions after encountering discrimination - meaning discrimination can have serious negative impract. It is hard when it is suble (though I would say the incident you described was pretty overt) but I hope you do what you need to feel better. Good luck.