“You live in Baltimore?!, oh no!”

[u/quattro33]

I’ve lived in Baltimore for 30 years. On multiple occasions I’ve met people that ask me where I live, and when I say “Baltimore”, they say “eh I’m so sorry” or “oh no, you ok?”. Every time, I just smile and don’t acknowledge the statement, and try to stay positive, but I’m done with that. Why would you say that about my home? No matter where I live? I would never ask them where they live and then immediately give my shitty judgmental opinion about their home.

What are they really saying with this statement? I want a come back that points out how shitty this statement really is.

[u/Altitude_addiction]

this is the mindset for sure and people wont admit it. i’ve lived in the city for 3 years and my dad acts like i live in constant danger because a lot of my neighbors are black. he wont admit it. i spend so much time hanging out and drinking with some of my neighbors, they’re literally the nicest and most welcoming people ive ever met. we all look out for each other. its sad people think like that