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First openly racist comment directed at my son...

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MissB83 · 16/09/2019 22:16

It finally happened. He's 18m old. On holiday in a provincial seaside town and some visitors came up to say "awww, does he speak English?". He IS British! Was so mad, I didn't know what to say. Any smart responses for next time?!!!

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june2007 · 16/09/2019 23:50

Well their nationality or the colour of their skin doesn't dictate the language they speak. It's a very ignorant comment. I guess next time just say "Je ne comprais pa" (Sorry can't spell French.)

GlitterSparkle85 · 08/10/2019 11:14

"No darling he speaks several languages in fact English is his fifth"

SleepingStandingUp · 08/10/2019 11:16

What an odd comment, especially as surely he resembles you or DH and thry were addressing you in English. Honestly I don't think that level of stupid deserves a response. I'd perfect a withering look and wlak awya

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