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Post by mstreepsucks on Dec 17, 2021 23:42:43 GMT
Since she has one book, called how to talk to anybody. Or something like that. Cuz it has chapters on how to talk to like, sports stars and presidents who are famous.
And one chapter is called, how to speak to a black famous person.
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Post by CrepedCrusader on Dec 17, 2021 23:59:55 GMT
Depends on context. Is it gentle common sense stuff, like reminding people that complementing black people by telling them how "articulate" they are might be a no-no, or telling you not to refer to their "mammy", etc?
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Post by yougotastewgoinbaby on Dec 18, 2021 0:53:58 GMT
Yes
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Post by politicidal on Dec 18, 2021 0:56:25 GMT
Just sharing the wisdom she gained from an associate.
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Post by divtal on Dec 18, 2021 21:10:29 GMT
I read the book. It was How To Talk With Practically Anyone, About Practically Anything. I don't recall the specific chapter that you referenced, and I'd have to re-read the chapter to assess what I might consider to be racist content. I don't recall any from the general read.
In fact, the chapter title, as you presented it, seems unlike what I recall the topics to be. She addressed talking to celebrities/"famous people," and she may have addressed talking with people of other races, or talking about racial themes. But, suggestions on talking with a "famous black person," sounds too compartmentalized. I may be wrong ... it's been a long time.
The kinds of things that she covered were;
... When speaking with a celebrity, don't overwhelm with what a great fan you are. Give them "room." If you want to learn about a certain; role, project, book, etc., pose that specific question, and let them know what it was that led to your curiosity.
... When talking to someone who has a political/official position, don't tell them where you think they are wrong. Approach the subject with grace, and make it conversational.
... Focus on the person you are talking withm and, listen to their comments and answers. The other person may say something that can take a conversation in a whole different, and interesting direction.
... Give the person with whom you are speaking credit, and validation. If someone says something that you hadn't thought of, be very positive, by saying something like: "Interesting point. That had never occurred to me." (Make them want to continue talking to you.)
As I said, it's been a long time, since I read it. But, my take-away was: "Be nice, and make it an equal conversation among all parties."
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Post by NJtoTX on Dec 31, 2022 2:47:22 GMT
Now she's a dead one, at 93.
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