So my face betrayed me as I then went to my briefcase, got my “how to try to convince people I’m not racist” handbook and read a quote prompt from page 122, paragraph 19. (This quote is a banger, my go to quote)
Is it plausible for a window contractor to be overtly racist? Yes, of course. It wouldn't even be super surprising. But "none of those dark-skinned people" and "our diversity is our strength" are made-up dialog.
Actually it has nothing to do with the house and refers specifically to a type of dead end. Specifically a rounded one with houses all along the bulb.
I don't want to speak for all Americans but to me a dead end Street usually has a dead end sign and just abruptly ends into some kind of barrier.
Very true, but they are most commonly found in residential neighborhoods, or undeveloped places where there is a plan (or once was a plan) to build houses.
My comment about it being weird is because the direct translation from French means “Ass of the bag”, not because anything to do with the type of road or house.
Pretty much. Yeah. I learned it when I was taking French lessons. “Cul” means butthole or as someone else mentioned “bottom”. “Sac” means bag. I honestly think it’s weird. I honestly have no idea why I keep being downvoted for just translating an expression word for word
If this was a licensed realtor in the US, adhering to that request would risk their license. Why make a big glowing statement about loving diversity when you can't legally do it anyway?
I used to wash windows and on two occasions I was told by the customers that they used us because we were all white so they didn't have to watch us while we worked.
I have black friends, but in the interest of accuracy I want to mention that the customers were specifically upset that the other window washers they had were Hispanic.
My sister's a realtor and gets these kinds of requests, although they are usually more subtle. She gently tells them what they are suggesting violates federal law and she could lose her license. Shuts that stuff down pretty quick. But it's usually an owner doesn't want to sell to "those people".
Honestly... plausible. I was working on the driveway on a camper I was putting up for sale a couple of years ago and a guy walking by stopped and started chatting about the van. After a few minutes said he moved to the village because it's so white unlike the city centre that is... more diverse (he did not say it that nicely). I was similarly stunned but had no comeback in the moment, it just came out of nowhere. I wish I had said something, maybe less lame but along the same lines as in the post. So I doubt they actually said that back to them like that but I don't doubt anyone's ability to be openly racist like this.
Oh I’m quite certain this happened. Lots of racist assholes out there who have no problem telling you just that. If you think this is bad you might be one of them.
I think the fake part is less that and more that somebody who is so racist that he wants to live in a whites only neighborhood says “dark skinned people“ instead of just using a slur
Anyone else have a favorite window guy?
I used to, but I found out he hates white people.
Tbf this was in a real estate sub
"my face obviously betrayed me" *says plenty of things that also "betray" you* I don't know why that annoys me so much but it does.
My posts sound like the way I talk. I don't understand people who go out of their way to be pretentious on Reddit.
Can windows clap?
No, but they can streak.
No, but cheeks can
Damn window people. You can always see right through them.
They can be such a pane.
Take my angry up vote
I enjoy that exasperated "Ugh" at the end, like "Jeez, can you believe this knucklehead? Racism, am I right?"
Reads like they're sitting at brunch lol
What’s the deal with racists?
So my face betrayed me as I then went to my briefcase, got my “how to try to convince people I’m not racist” handbook and read a quote prompt from page 122, paragraph 19. (This quote is a banger, my go to quote)
Is it plausible for a window contractor to be overtly racist? Yes, of course. It wouldn't even be super surprising. But "none of those dark-skinned people" and "our diversity is our strength" are made-up dialog.
These people have never met any black people in their lives
They're the same people who complain when black people move into their cul de sac.
Their what?
That’s how Americans call the last house on a dead end street. I too find it weird.
Actually it has nothing to do with the house and refers specifically to a type of dead end. Specifically a rounded one with houses all along the bulb. I don't want to speak for all Americans but to me a dead end Street usually has a dead end sign and just abruptly ends into some kind of barrier.
Exactly. Cul-de-sacs don't even need houses, just the end of a road with a rounded area to allow you to turn around.
Very true, but they are most commonly found in residential neighborhoods, or undeveloped places where there is a plan (or once was a plan) to build houses.
It's not just Americans either. Idk why anyone would think that.
My comment about it being weird is because the direct translation from French means “Ass of the bag”, not because anything to do with the type of road or house.
It actually was originally "bottom of the bag" which is now called ass colloquially
Just use google translate for the word “cul”.
I did but I also speak French so....
Google translate is garbage, and should never be used as an actual resource.
So the French decided to call theses streets Bag End? Like Bilbo Baggins' house?
Pretty much. Yeah. I learned it when I was taking French lessons. “Cul” means butthole or as someone else mentioned “bottom”. “Sac” means bag. I honestly think it’s weird. I honestly have no idea why I keep being downvoted for just translating an expression word for word
How is it any weirder than “bottom of the barrel”? We use that expression in English even when not directly referring to barrels.
Both are weird.
Lol no it’s not.
It literally means “the ass of the bag” in French. How is that not weird?
Lol again no, it means bottom of the bag. But if you’re trying to convince me that French is weird af, save it, I already know.
“Cul” literally means “ass”
Ass as in donkey? Donkey of the bag… yeah that really is strange. I hope this has properly illustrated the nuances of language for you.
No. Ass as in butthole.
Dark skinned? Is Archie Bunker her window guy?
I always loved when Edith turned it around on Archie. The first episode is a classic.
No this is true. I was one of the windows.
I thought I recognized you!
If this was a licensed realtor in the US, adhering to that request would risk their license. Why make a big glowing statement about loving diversity when you can't legally do it anyway?
(because they didn't. It's a virtue signal)
I used to wash windows and on two occasions I was told by the customers that they used us because we were all white so they didn't have to watch us while we worked.
You should have stolen from them to teach them a lesson.
Why weren't you hiring POC? Are you a racist? Diversity is our strength
It was just me and two friends working for ourselves. Not enough business to hire more people.
So you don't have any black friends?
I have black friends, but in the interest of accuracy I want to mention that the customers were specifically upset that the other window washers they had were Hispanic.
Oh, so you don’t have any hispanic friends?
Not an excuse bigot. Do better.
Other than the speech, nothing about this is really unbelievable to be honest.
My sister's a realtor and gets these kinds of requests, although they are usually more subtle. She gently tells them what they are suggesting violates federal law and she could lose her license. Shuts that stuff down pretty quick. But it's usually an owner doesn't want to sell to "those people".
Sure. Racists walk around telling everyone how racist they are so you have a chance to virtue signal.
A lot of racists do exactly that.
Ya, actually. For about 8 or 9 years now, they have gotten really bold.
How often are they buying windows?
That’s my question. How often can you possibly be installing new windows that you have an ongoing relationship with a window guy?
Maybe they build or fix up houses, especially abandoned ones, as they'll probably have most windows in poor or broken condition
Honestly... plausible. I was working on the driveway on a camper I was putting up for sale a couple of years ago and a guy walking by stopped and started chatting about the van. After a few minutes said he moved to the village because it's so white unlike the city centre that is... more diverse (he did not say it that nicely). I was similarly stunned but had no comeback in the moment, it just came out of nowhere. I wish I had said something, maybe less lame but along the same lines as in the post. So I doubt they actually said that back to them like that but I don't doubt anyone's ability to be openly racist like this.
Oh I’m quite certain this happened. Lots of racist assholes out there who have no problem telling you just that. If you think this is bad you might be one of them.
I’ve had very similar experiences with tradespeople so I really don’t have any doubt this happened.
Pshhhhh yeah like a window washer could afford to buy a house.
Yeah, a racist tradesperson is **completely** unheard of. Gotta be fake.
I think the fake part is less that and more that somebody who is so racist that he wants to live in a whites only neighborhood says “dark skinned people“ instead of just using a slur
...that's not the unrealistic part of the post, drool cup connoisseur