Speaking about race, religion and many other topics has become daunting, which inevitably means that contentious but essential conversations which ought to happen are avoided because people are scared of saying 'the wrong thing', writes NthabiTheWriter.
Speaking about race, religion, love and many other topics has become daunting, which inevitably means that contentious but essential conversations which ought to happen are avoided because people are scared of saying 'the wrong thing', writesA friend of mine, Natalie, recently went camping with her family. As a side note, she packed a screwdriver, just in case. She didn't quite explain in case of what, but I understood. It was her first time camping.
When she was finally at the campsite, the screwdriver neatly tucked away somewhere in her luggage, she texted me, inviting me to join her for some cocktails and sunbathing. My response was:"When have you ever seen a black person sunbathing? I could watch you grill yourself, though."Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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