Last weekend, I met this girl who was probably around my age during a school visit. I really liked her name so I asked where she was from. She told me that she was from Iran which I thought was pretty cool since I love meeting new people and learning about their cultures. She then asked me where I was from. I told her that I was Nigerian-American which she also thought was cool. She then asked if i spoke click click (she was literally clicking her tongue). I was shocked but I could not help but laugh. It felt so surreal. I have often heard my other African friends tell me about having clicking jokes directed at them but I could not believe it. Nevertheless, the clicking joke had finally been passed down to me.  I wasn't offeneded. I actually felt sorry for her. I don't know if its because she came from iran that she didnt know that was culturally insenstive. However, this is no excuse because I have also meant  Americans who have said culturally insensitive things as well. Sometimes I don't know what to do in these situations because I'm so taken aback besides shake my head but how will people learn from their mistakes if no one corrects them.

They do say ignorance is bliss though..