My experience at an Ethiopian restaurant

[Kerkum]

All my Bay Area people don't patronize the Finfine restaurant in Berkley. They on some shyt. Went there this past week with my female cousin. As soon as we walked in the owner (I'm assuming) looks at us crazy then goes "Yes...?" No How are you doing or "welcome" just straight funny style out the gate. But we let it slide because I heard the food was good. Figured he was just in a bad mood. But as we got our check we saw a white couple walk in and homeboy was tripping over himself to greet them. Grinning from ear to ear etc. But we didn't even get a goodbye or thanks for coming. And it's not just that particular incident but a lot immigrants in general have that haughty disposition: acting funny style to black Americans for whatever reason. Like mf we was here first and our ancestors built this country and made it possible for you to come here and reap the benefits.

 

[Rawtid]

Should have said something. You’re not going back anyway.

 

[BlackPrint]

Post it on the yelp.

The kind of White people that like ethnic food will stop going if they read some shyt like that.

But lowkey I heard the whole city of Berkeley be off some shyt too

 

[boriquaking]

Why not cause a gas leak?

 

[HAL 9000]

This thread has not been made before.* sarcasm*

Maybe he sensed that you were a homo. These African cats can be somewhat homophobic.

 

[NoGutsNoGLory]

Why not cause a gas leak?

what?

 

[BlackJesus]

Post it on the yelp.

The kind of White people that like ethnic food will stop going if they read some shyt like that.

But lowkey I heard the whole city of Berkeley be off some shyt too

Berkeley? Not really. SF maybe. I live in the area. Berkeley is super chill. The worst that might happen to you is some bum yelling insults as you pass by.

 

[Here4Lauryn]

You must look like a Bantu...

 

[Turk]

You must look like a Bantu...

 

[Grano-Grano]

You must look like a Bantu...

 

[ba'al]

And it's not just that particular incident but a lot immigrants in general have that haughty disposition: acting funny style to black Americans for whatever reason.

I probably would've cursed those dirty bell pepper nose mfers out if I was treated like that no point in patronizing they business if they acting funny style. But you got a point here as well too. I can't stand nikkas like that no matter where they from honestly.

 

[NeilCartwright]

Can't speak on the west coast but in Atlanta the East Africans *kinda* be on that same bs.

But the college aged ones/the ones who recently graduated Fck with AA's so idk

 

[Dafunkdoc_Unlimited]

Immigrants learn about Black Americans from the same multimedia venues that are owned by and propagate White Supremacist ideologies.

Show them that what they have learned is absolute nonsense and they will treat you accordingly.....or don't, let them remain ignorant and treat you accordingly.

Your choice.​

 

[Stir Fry]

Post it on the yelp.

The kind of White people that like ethnic food will stop going if they read some shyt like that.

But lowkey I heard the whole city of Berkeley be off some shyt too

It's mainly north Berkeley. West and south used to be straight before they got gentrified.

 

[ba'al]

Immigrants learn about Black Americans from the same multimedia venues that are owned by and propagate White Supremacist ideologies.

Show them that what they have learned is absolute nonsense and they will treat you accordingly.....or don't, let them remain ignorant and treat you accordingly.

Your choice.​

Did you read the OP? He said he went into their restaurant respectfully. So what's the game plan when they get here and see we aren't the monolith they display on TV and still treat you poorly regardless like as in the example of the OP.