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To say something to this mum?

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Gahblaablaa · 07/05/2022 17:54

Soft play for a birthday party today (multiple kids), one of the mums said to another (Indian mum) your son needs to take his shoes off before he goes in! Mum, he did? -other mum, no
he didn’t! Look he’s going in. Mum, no, that’s Yash not Ajay.

I’m friendly with this mum. Should I acknowledge that it was awkward and a bit wrong, or stay quiet?

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Gahblaablaa · 07/05/2022 19:47

MissChanandlerBong80 · 07/05/2022 19:44

That’s incredibly awkward. And reminds me of that scene in The Office:

mobile.twitter.com/davidbrentmovie/status/1247800867866030081?lang=en

But I wouldn’t raise it unless she raises it with you.

yes!

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MissusMaisel · 07/05/2022 19:47

Aquamarine1029 · 07/05/2022 17:57

No idea what you're going on about, but it's not your job to police what an adult says to someone else.

Oh stop it, I mix up kids all the time, of all colours and creeds.

You could say something, if you want to sound like an absolute lunatic.

Summersuniscoming · 07/05/2022 19:48

It's not awkward though is it. Its a mistake.
Wow, I didnt realise you could be accused of being racist for a mistake.
All kids deserve to be called by their correct name. And adults. It's quite simple, mistakes happen.

Iguessyourestuckwithme · 07/05/2022 19:48

At Nursery this week 2 times we've mistaken 2 boys with red hair and also a blonde girl with a child of Chinese heritage. Sometimes your brain doesnt work.

Gahblaablaa · 07/05/2022 19:48

And I am most definitely not going to raise it because I see that it’s not the done thing to do. I just wanted some advice.

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MarJau26 · 07/05/2022 19:49

Gahblaablaa · 07/05/2022 19:42

I haven’t got involved. I asked if I should say something. Thins is exhausting 😞

Ok even if you didn't get involved, why did you think it was your place to ?

ImaniMumsnet · 07/05/2022 19:51

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