>And you know, it's not that I'm trying to argue that there
>isn't plenty of racism here. I'm not. But this wasn't an
>example of it, and I hate for him to think that every single
>interaction he has is driven by racism.

Intrigued. What makes you think the guy thinks every single interaction he has is driven by racism?

My guess? I doubt he thinks every single interaction he has is driven by racism. Likely, he at least has friends, loved ones, and family who interact with him in non-racist ways. Hopefully he spends quality time with them, which may likely help him to differentiate between racist and non-racist interactions. I can only pray that's the case. But who knows? Family and friends can be complicated.

Helping Black folks understand/"see" when racism isn't happening is neither here nor there. Because ultimately, the issue of racism isn't about Black perceptions and how accurate such perceptions might be.

I think it was best that you did nothing.

> I feel so bad for that young man.

Why?