Do you make an effort to be friend those that are of a different race ?

I'd have to say most of my friends are of different race. My friendship group is like a rainbow lol. Also I have married someone who is of a different race then me. I really don't see any difference in friends and stuff, because mainly all my friends we have something in common and I like different people as well that are different then me. I think that it would be a bit boring to have friends that are all just like you. Well that's basically how all my friends are and they just happened to be different races and cultures from me. I'm african american, my friends are like white and I have some friends from india. I like having a variety of races in my friends its more fun that way and you learn a lot of new things. Like my indian friend from india, one time her and I had shared some food from our culture. Which I had informed her that I never had indian food and I've been told that indian food is really good. So, she had made me some indian food and I made her some food from my culture and we both enjoyed trying something different. That's the good thing of having friends from different races. And well like I said my culture is african american and my husband is hispanic.

Well, if it nice to be friend with someone from another culture or race however me I get uncomfortable when I'm asked. Often I feel interrogated and judge. Or I tell someone in private how I grew up only to find out she told everyone in the office and then they all turn their heads and talk.

I don't see race when I see a person. I see a person when I see a person, if that makes any sense! lol Everybody is different in one way or another so why not try to learn something from somebody? I love to learn new things from different people such as, why they do this and that, why they believe this or that and so on. Yeah, I do see their race for it can't be hidden, not that they'd want it to be but it's there and yeah I see it but I see a person and not the race. However, I never want to say something out of line such as, why does "your" people for it can be mistaken for something derogatory which it wouldn't be but they could take it that way. I love to learn new cultures and such. Having an opened mind paves a way to learning new things and ideas!

If I really like a person and his ideas and character,I don't care about his race and his origin but at the same time I should also give value to his opinions,so if he is not interested in having a friend from a different race,I will not force him but I will try to convince him.If nothing of that sort works out I will leave it..

Hi again Citychic :) With different cultures come different views, habits, styles, opinions, and of course FOOD :)) , the list goes on. I believe it to be an amazing experience to have the privilege to learn about other races and cultures. My Favorite tho has always been the African culture. I befriended a young man in Uganda several years ago, he had lost both Parents and was trying his best to help support his siblings while also attending college. His name is Joseph and I tell you, this young man has brought me so much Joy as we have learned so much from eachother. We write, talk on the phone and IM as much as possible, he just got married and they are expecting their first Child. we are both awaiting the Day when we can meet in person. Over the years my love for him grew as if he was my own Son...He calls me Mom and he is my Joseph. wishing you a great evening :)

I'll hang out with anyone who's nice. Several of my coworkers are from different cultures and it's fun learning about their cultures and native countries. I especially like when I get to try a different culture's food, and lucky for me, at work we have a potluck every friday, so I've gotten a chance to try a lot of different cultural food. Way fun!

Hi, I'm very introverted, so the truth is I make an effort with people who make an effort with me. I am very interested in different cultures though.

Yes i do make an effort to befriend someone who are different from my race. Especially if I like that person. Having friends from other countries is interesting and can broaden my knowledge about the cultures of other countries.

Hello chic, There is nothing wrong in befriending those that are from a different race.I dont mind too.Ya defenitely I would love to know their cultures & their ways.Its easy to communicate well with others of their if we get to know something about their cultures.Now a days most of the people try to mingle with everybody & its a healthy sign.

I never look at case or race, I always try to look at peoples heart so as to make friendship. Sometimes my friend may be bad to others but as far as they are good to me, I will ensure that our friendship is going great. Here nothing else like race or cast won't even come anywhere in the picture.

Hi citychic. For me, race, religion or culture has nothing to do with helping someone or for that matter being friends. All that matters, is that the person welcomes my help and would not be offended. I have known so many people of different races and cultures, and I find them fascinating, I learn a lot from them, but helping someone has never been an issue for me based on race. I respect their way of life and if necessary temporarily adapt myself to a particular situation, but since my culture is important to me, I don't make drastic changes in my lifestyle either.

Hi Citychic! Yes i make an effort to befriend a different race. so far, to date, i have made many friends from India. Most of my chatmates are actually indian. I treat one of them as if he was my son. I do have trouble reaching out to mexicans, italians and egyptians due to language barrier. I find it really interesting to learn more about other cultures and customs.

If they are nice, yes.. I don't see any wrong befriending people of different race. As i have said, if they act in a manner that is kind, understanding and respectful, which of course a nice qualities of a human being, i'll go for it. As much as possible, i try to learn their ways if it is a nice thing to have. Just because their race is different doesn't mean they cannot be befriended. In fact, knowing people from different parts of the world will widened your understanding of people, their behavior, culture and all similar things.

Yes, I do. I'm Chinese. But I'm very curious about western people's minds, emotions and attitudes to everythings happening. I've made two foreign friends in real life by chance, one English and one American. It's very interesting to communicate with them, and I've learned to deal with things in different ways, which may make me a "special" person, I think. And they're happy to talk with me.

I don't go out of my way to make any special effort but I really don't have to either. I have always had friends from a variety of different backgrounds. I enjoy diversity in people, art, music and food; makes life more interesting.

haha no not really it just seems to happen. i am considered an oddity because of my interests. i base my friendships on shared interests more than anything, race or culture does not really factor, hmmmm well okay, unless you consider being a metalhead or being alternative as a culture. i take everyone as an individual, regardless of race, color, creed or religion. most of my friends however are boys, i find them easier to get along with and not high maintenance and petty as girls. i do so love to learn about other cultures to visit other places, i know that there are others out there like me. ever watched a movie called metal: a headbangers journey, or better still global metal. it is about this metalhead who went all over the world seeking out other metalheads, it is awesome. he travels to india, malaysia, iran, saudi arabia, china. those movies really speak to me.

You know, i think in my scenario is completely different. most specially here at mylot. i tend to get along with people other than my race, but with mine, some are friendly.but most are...i would say indifferent, hard though....

I see people as people. I don't see them as any particular race, color, or creed. I make no more, or less effort, to befriend those outside my race (I'm American, I'm a little bit of lots of things)so long as they speak English. If you can't communicate, it would make it very difficult to cultivate any type of friendship. I live in a very diverse neighborhood. There are over 50 countries represented at my child's elementary school. Those that still have problems with prejudice would have a very difficult time here.

Yes. I make an equal effort to befriend people regardless of their race/religion/cultural beliefs. I enjoy having friends from different cultures as it allows me to expand my knowledge and I enjoy discussions with a varied viewpoint. I think it makes life more worthwhile when you have friends who think differently to you, whether it be regarding religion/morals or whatever.

I don't "make an effort", it would just happen like with anyone else. If I was "making an effort" I would be treating people differently anyway...The thing is, some people are great to be friends with, some others aren't - and it happens with any ethnicity.