'This is one thing that happens thats funny. You know sometimes I'll be on a business call with some body, like a lawyer. And you know, my lawyers be white. And they'll be like 'Okay Dave, we're gonna close the deal. Is that okay with you?' I'll be like 'Yeah thats cool for me.' 'Great. Great. You have a good weekend, Dave.' I be like, 'Alrght you too man. Peace.' 'Uh...uhh alright. Bye bye.' They don't know what to say, right?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chappelle notes awkward pauses when white lawyers say goodbye to him.
- In plain terms
- White colleagues hesitate during casual farewells with black colleagues.
- What can you take from it?
- Subtle racial dynamics appear in everyday office interactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we reduce workplace awkwardness?
- Is this bias or just nerves?
Another view
It generalizes individual behavior based on race.
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