Is it normal to be intimidated by white people?

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Last year i joined a rowing club at my University. It's mostly rich white people and i felt out of place as I'm black and not rich nor middle/upper class.
It's a fun hobby and experience especially being out on the water but i didn't put much effort in and i just stopped going.
I want to rejoin again this year but i'm slightly shy and embarrassed about it.
What do you think i ought to do?

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  • notbnormal
    11 years ago

    Rich people intimidate me no matter what color they are.

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  • dinz
    11 years ago

    Don't be intimidated in situations like that.

    You obviously done yourself well by being in university. Don't let intimidation be a barrier to your success. Remember this is just one stage in life, how would you cope with other more important situations like employment opportunities?

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  • dappled
    11 years ago

    I feel intimidated in these kinds of environments too. Less so as I experience them more often, though. I tended to pre-judge these people. Maybe you are too.

    I'd join up again and put the effort in. If nothing else, rowing is a great work-out, plus it's a team sport, plus it's a lot of fun. If you don't join up, you'll be the one missing out on all that.

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  • Terence_the_viking
    11 years ago

    I'D BE LIKE WTF CHOO LOOKING AT YOU PRISSY BITCH

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  • Orthanc
    11 years ago

    Keep in mind that they might be scared of you as well.

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    • Silberpfeil
      11 years ago

      I doubt that very much, they're all rich and popular and good looking and seem happy and confident.

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  • rock192
    11 years ago

    lol i never get intimidated by white people i think it might be the other way around. im a black girl and i was valedictorian at my high school graduation

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    • chewy
      11 years ago

      Are we friends?

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      • rock192
        11 years ago

        no i dont think so.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    Go get em' son

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I think you have more of a class issue than a race issue. Do you feel intimidated by poor or middle class white people?

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    • Silberpfeil
      11 years ago

      Poor white people? No
      Middles class? Yes sometimes

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I'd like to add that some people may find you intriguing. I love meeting all kinds of people and when you stand out people notice you more and want to get to know you.

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  • myboyfriendsbitch
    11 years ago

    Whitey here, and hell, I'd feel out of place too. There are a few things I gave up on or didn't even attempt because of the majority high social class involved. But I don't think that's a good way to live. You have to break the mold and encourage social mixing for this world to change. That's how Paris became Paris - various social classes mixed together during Haussmanization.It may be uncomfortable, but it allows people to understand each other and learn from one another.

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    • myboyfriendsbitch
      11 years ago

      Besides, who wouldn't want a few friends in high places, eh? Eh? Networking, cuh.

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