Interrupt any microaggressive behavior promptly. No one deserves to be insulted, threatened or mistreated for any reason.
Ignoring the issue will not make it go away, and silence can send the message that you are in agreement with such attitudes and behaviors.
Even if you are not sure how to address the racial microaggressive act, it is important to stop the problematic behavior immediately.
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Make it clear that you will not tolerate behaviors, actions, or verbal remarks that convey rudeness, insensitivity, or demean a person’s group or social identity or heritage