Bricekolob,

I don't know you or your specific circumstances but you alluded to something in your post that I must speak about.

You said that when this happened "There were students present" at the time. Can I assume you work in an educational institute of some kind?

If so, this is not a joke. It is not gentle ribbing among friends. It is blatant prejudice.

Does your school have a policy of cultural acceptance? Have you ever seen a Dashiki, a Sari, or a Turban at your place of work?

I'm afraid that I would have immediately mentioned to the entire audience that I was filing a complaint with the Human Resources Representative.

I then would have done just that. A full and formal report of Cultural Prejudice. No laughing. No snappy come-backs. No "letting it slide".

To me this is not funny. It is a simple case of prejudice and not to be tolerated or condoned.

We don't need this sort of thing in today's world, and we sure don't want to pass it on to the next generation.