Advice Column

Dear Ricardo,

So today I found out that one of my friends is a racist. Well, okay, she isn't actually racist, but her dad is, and she has heard a whole bunch of racist things all her life, and well, I think she is racist. Do you have any advice as to how to deal with a tense situation like this? Thanks, and love the column!

Sincerely,
Middle name is "Nervous", wish it was "Danger"

Dear Nervous,

So you are in a tense situation huh? You think your friend is racist, but your not really sure? Sure, I have some advice for you. Tell your friend that you guys are going to roadtrip down to Disney World! Then while you guys are driving through Georgia, kick her out at some corner in Atlanta and see what she does. You will know if she really is racist when she has some "sista" staring her down! Nah, I'm just kidding. You want to know the truth? The best way to deal with a situation like this is to just be open and honest with each other. People are always trying to figure out how to get around the issues they have with other people when the best way to deal with them is to always sit down and have that serious heart-to-heart talk with them. If they are truly your friend they will listen to you with open ears, and answer all of your questions honestly. Then when it is over you guys can either go back to being friends, or you will have all the information you need to make a tough decision. That is probably not the answer you are looking for, but it is the truth. Good Luck!

Your friend,
Ricardo