How to live in North Carolina

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9/12/2012
I have experienced many racist jokes while living in North Carolina. Though; It had been by both local residents and non-local residents. Charlotte and many others towns here are very new. It's a hot spot for lower cost of living, hence the enormous amount of people moving to the south. When you mix up people from all walks of life, there will be big differences. Its guaranteed and unavoidable. Its been over six years since I moved here with my husband. I'm Asian but married a white guy...caucasian. He's from here and so is his family. They are wonderful "folk" and I love all of them. It took a little getting use too. I don't take offense at racist comments because most times they are funny and I can dish it out too! My attitude has changed from six ago til now. I feel everyone is ignorant about new people and new things. We should try to help understand differences rather then fight it, argue it, or run from it. So when I meet people who hate it here, I think it's a mixture of home sickness and experiencing a different town. The best thing to do is embrace new things and meet people in the same situation, hang out and stop complaining!!!!!
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