AIBU to report racist comments made by a couple the GP waiting room?

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At the GP practice this morning. The practice has screens around the waiting areas which come up with name of patient, medical staff and room number when called up.

I was sitting behind a couple who did a running commentary between them. They used racist terms on the foreign sounding names. Then when a name came up such as John Pearson “ooh a proper name”.

I moved seats as I got fed up with the racism. They decided to move (unsure why) next to me. Then carried on. I was in two minds whether to report them. The couple would know it was me that reported them.

I am sick of racist people.

I've already commented to say she should have challenged them at the time. I was a lttle taken aback to see racist comments described as "opinions" that should be freely expressed but maybe in a lower tone! This thread is depressing

How?

Agreed

How the fuck did you arrive at that?

She's made a personal visit to her local police station to report her racist co-patients.

What is it you require clarification on?

Not private if op heard was it..ffs as you say

It’s fairly obvious. She posted about reporting them so she could look like the good guy when, if she was that offended , she should have confronted them or told the staff

Your definition of virtue signalling?

Have you heard of hindsight?

She's left the thread because of all the racists it seems to have attracted. I hope I live no where near the assholes on this thread.

If you felt that strongly you would have said something at the time. Not posted on MN for a pat on the back for not being a racist.

grow a pair of bollocks and speak up next time. It’s the only way things will change if we all start calling out these people.

One can only hope....

Virtue signalling is the public expression of opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one’s good character, moral correctness, or social conscience. Often used pejoratively, it implies that the act is insincere, performative, or low-cost—such as social media posts rather than action—aimed at gaining approval.

Perhaps add to the discussion instead of posting aggressively? Just a thought

We have challenged and then removed a man who was making racist comments in a clinic waiting area before. Noone should be made to feel uncomfortable or threatened.

It also happens in the majority of other countries where a name is unfamiliar to indigenous populations and they find it difficult to pronounce.

Absolutely unnecessary comment. Are you an anti racist superhero yourself?

What was the "racist term" used and who would you report them to?

Do you really think you are in a position to call people names? The conversation sounded hideous but going home and claiming you want to report is utterly pointless. If you want to stand up to racists then you have to speak up. Otherwise it looks like you are condoning it

I think anyone would also be an ‘arsehole’ to suggest someone should be denied access to a GP because of their views. Where would you draw the line? Is it everyone who has different views to you who you would seek to chuck off a GP’s list? Sounds a bit fascistic to be honest.

How awful to be followed around by old people making racist comments loud enough for you to hear. If this really happened of course.

Oh I don't know, it isn't always easy to speak up, not everyone has the confidence to confront. I certainly didn't when I was younger, no problem now but can remember that knot in my stomach when I wanted to say something but just couldn't.

Let's not be too hard on the op. We don't know her personally.

From what she has said, the pair in question were making idiots of themselves with their stupid remarks.

LOL. The practice are not going to do anything to investigate an alleged private conversation that nobody complained about at the time. They have more important things to do.

If you're that bothered by other people's private conversations you should call them out at the time you hear it.