"how do you get your hair like that"? "Can I touch it"? "How do you comb it"? Either that or they just STARE.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
maybe its flirting,or thier interested/curious of your hair,or sometimes both.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
i personally love afro textured hair,i find it fasinating and beautiful,im sorry if im one of those who stare but for me its because i think its really nice.....x
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
i don't know but i think we shouldn't discuss this over the net
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
First of all, I don't think white people always have something to say about Afro textured hair. Second of all, I think people are just curious. It's something they are unfamiliar with, and I think it's better that they ask than make assumptions. I think curiousity shows respect because people want to find out more.
As for the staring...that is a bit strange :-)
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Painting with a wide brush there aren't ya?
we are not all fascinated with "afro textured hair"
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
I've never done any of that.
Maybe some people just don't realize when they're
being offensive or annoying.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Because white women and African American women have completely different types of hair. Although it's incredibly rude and tacky to ask someone if you can touch your hair, the ones who do so are just very curious. I have had friends who were African American that I felt comfortable enough with to discuss our differences. THEY always asked ME about MY hair first.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
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Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
No. I never have anything to say about afro textured hair. I'm curious but never say anything.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
why does the earth spin it just does, stop acting like your a victim or something and get on with your life.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
we stare cz its sooo cool! lol
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
I've never had anyone stare at me. I have had people express curiosity and that's fine as the only way to combat ignorance is through education. You shouldn't attack people for wanting to know something. I feel much better about someone asking a question than I would with them just assuming. We all have to practice a bit of patience with each other and not get so riled up over things that, largely, don't signify. I know I've asked some of my friends who have different lifestyles from me questions that were stupid stupid but they stuck with me, now I know and I won't be making any further ignorant assumptions...at least on that front :-)
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Curiosity. I was raised in a very small town and did not see a black person until we moved when I was in 5th grade. I was interested in how different they looked from me, but tried to be polite about asking questions.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
ok here's the thing, take a good look at me what do you notice? long hair and straight hair not so kinky, it's a novelty. after i got better aquainted with the first black girl i ever dated one of the first things i went to was the hair (complete strangers tend to get slightly miffed when i go poking them in the head), it was different so it was "touch %26amp; feel time" it's harmless (most of the time i think anyway)
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Honestly, I've never really thought about it.
Maybe you should try to keep the generalizations to a minimum.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Because it isn't the norm to them thats why..dont get me wrong some may just ask you genuinely because theyd like to know but i agree when stared at its very degrading.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
I am going to go on a limb and say curiousity. I know when I see people with huge spikes, unique hues of hair (yellow, orange, pink, etc), mohawks, I usually have to stop and ask questions. I am fascinated by these styles and wish I could emulate some of them, but alas everything is not for everyone. If I catch myself staring or am caught staring I explain politely that I was admiring their coif. It normally ends in two random people sharing a smile. On the flip side when I weave my hair or wear a wig (not all that hot ghetto mess but it changes lengths, textures fairly frequently) I people who ask the same kinds of questions and some do just stare. Whenever I can I use it as a point to educate someone. You don't know how many white girls I have given weaves too either as a result of these interactions.
Don't take it so seriously sheesh!
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
There's one black guy in our hole year out of 150 people so obviously people are going to want to touch his hair! only friends of his though not people he barely knows that's just weird.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Such sensitivity. Take it easy, people. DAMN.
I, for one, love to see the intricate styles of braids. If I'm staring (I do try not to), take it as a compliment.
And by the way, most white people, or people in general for that matter, don't go around touching other people's hair.
I like Gloria H's answer.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Because it's different than their own. But honest curiosity is different than someone making a scene and touching you without permission, don't you think? My ex-bf had dreads and people used to say weird stuff to him aaaaallll the time.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
I hate when strangers ask to touch my hair. No, it's not just white people, and obviously it's not all white people (I don't think that's what he's implying anyway, yall). But when I wear my hair down, I often have complete strangers come up to me and ask if they can touch it. No. No, you cannot touch my hair. Never ask that! It's rude, it's ignorant, and it's really, really creepy. And don't think that prefacing it with "Wow, you have beautiful hair," will change my mind. It makes me want to carry pepper spray in my purse. Yes, it's very clearly flirting - and I think it probably is in your case, too, if it's mostly women (for me it's always men) - but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be weirded out by it. You wouldn't approach a stranger and ask to touch her smooth skin or her flat abs or her large chest, however different those body parts may be from your own. Nor would you ask to examine her toenails or her earlobes or her bellybutton. So leave our hair alone!
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Ignorance reigns supreme...and it has a loud voice!
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Because its not soft and pretty like ours
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
i have heard people w/ "Afro textured hair" say the smae thing to white people. but people jsut say things like that because they were not taught manners and they are shocked to see that people are different from them, so they feel a need to make it obvious, if they had manners it wouldn't be a problem
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
lmao this reminds me of the time I was in a thrift store, I had a huge fro with cornrows in the front... lol this white guy just kept staring at me finally he comes up to me and is like "wow I just love your hair I am sure it took hours to get it all poofy like that" I just smiled and said thanks for the compliment... lol some of them have no idea
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
cuz girls care about their hair...just curious.
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Do you live in a town of 200 ? lol..I mean where do you meet this ignorant women? Give me a break. They are staring because black men are damn hot! With their gorgeous curls..
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
i have a friend who allways touches peoples hair, white, black, ect. she just allways does it, and allways icludes a compliment. I myself onely stare at hair i like, or am jealous of. i dont know why you take it as something negative.
plus, black people can do some nice things with their hair. (braids, curls) i dont think many of the people staring(or petting) are thinking your hair is ugly. thats just funny lmao
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
YES!!!
They always want to touch it.
White...people...YOU DONT PET PEOPLE.
They are just mad because their hair can only do one trick...play dead!!
Why do white people (especially white women) always have something to say about Afro textured hair?
Because some of them look upon blacks as animals and think they have the right to pet them if they wish.
We're people, too. We don't appreciate people petting us anymore than you do.
I personally think it is so rediculous how defensive people can get on here!!! I don't blatently stare at people, but it's just curiosity. Typical african-American hair is a lot different than "white people" hair. I would never ask to touch a stranger's hair, but i have close friends, and at one time i was curious, touching is one of the five senses, and is just another way to learn about something.
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