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Language can be a funny thing, but it can also reveal deeper problems. In an intriguing Reddit post from the “IDontWorkHereLady” subreddit, a user shares a powerful story about facing racism and finding unexpected bravery. The post sheds light on the difficulties people encounter when language becomes a reason for discrimination. The Reddit post describes how the original poster (OP), who was simply speaking Armenian, was mistaken for an employee by a racist man. The situation becomes more intense when the man physically pokes OP, but luckily, OP’s aunt steps in and defends them by striking the man with her sandals. Security arrives and takes action against the racist individual.
This story emphasizes the importance of standing against prejudice and discrimination. It shows how the support of family and unexpected acts of bravery can make a significant difference when confronting injustice. Join us as we explore this impactful story, reminding us all to speak out against r*cism and bigotry in order to create a more inclusive and caring society. Scrowl to read the fulls story.
OP is an Armenian American and looks half of both.
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OP was shopping with his friend and mother and peaking something in Armenian when someone tugged his necklace from behind, it was a man.
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The man asks OP to hurry up snidely, OP tells him he does not work here but he does not understand and talks about calling his manager.
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OP starts to get mad and his friends calm him down, security comes over.
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The a-hole keeps talking while the security and OP’s friend handle the situation.
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When the security was there and walking beside them, a-hole pokes OP and OP pushes him back hile the friend grabs OP to not attack back.
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The a-hole tries to spit on OP and mistakenly spits on his f4idn while saying racist slurs meanwhile they hear a loud smack.
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OP’s friend’s mother had kicked the man with her thick-soled sandals.
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Security then takes over and the a-hole was charged for ass*ult and the security took him.
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OP is confused often about being a worker due to him speaking another language but this time it got physical.
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The only good thing was that they got a good deal of the speakers.
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Here is some edit from OP where he tells about nativeness.
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Now that you have read the story, it’s time for you to see what Redditors had to say about this. It is obvious that the man was not only r*cist but also short-tempered and overreacted for no reason while OP is in the right here to get mad over the situation. Read till the end to see what are other people’s opinions on this. Don’t forget to share your own opinion at the end of this article too.
Why do people not understand the concept of a uniform?
This is an insane amount of stupidity from people.
Do you think the same?
The man got what he deserved, and he might not get it from fighting. However, the mom did a great job.
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