Comment by graceful_ant_falcon on 28/07/2021 at 20:01 UTC

47 upvotes, 4 direct replies (showing 4)

View submission: It’s Eastern European discrimination awareness month. Here are some stories of Eastern European’s facing racism/xenophobia, discrimination in the west.

I live in the US and throughout my life I was constantly mocked for my accent, for my food, and for how I had different practices to my American classmates. Even teachers told me my food was disgusting and never stood up against the bullying. It’s better now because I no longer have an accent, but people still assume I’m a communist or a spy sadly.

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Comment by kpp777 at 29/07/2021 at 07:41 UTC

40 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Wait.. the US with, arguably worst food on the entire planet… mocked your food? 😆 what was it?

Comment by [deleted] at 29/07/2021 at 02:37 UTC

12 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I'm so sorry that happened. I moved here as a kid and was horribly bullied for all that as well, it was hell, but luckily I was blessed with angelic teachers who really had my back.

Comment by redwhiterosemoon at 29/07/2021 at 10:11 UTC

4 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I am so sorry to hear that! Sending you hugs!

Comment by [deleted] at 08/10/2021 at 05:49 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Whaaaat, that's not right. Eastern European food can be frickin delicious. I love Russian dishes, particularly but every time I try a new culture I find something great.