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Sounds like racism to me on the part of the reporter. The driver was just complimenting her in Ebonics. And she claims to be a Democrat. "You're a fine white woman", is just a polite way to say hello. The reporter generalized the comment into a sexual harassment remark and she felt uncomfortable. Man, this has to be one of the most politically correct posts.
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Don't think you can blame this one on the Pax, Olivia Nuzzi. Especially since she gave the driver the chance to correct himself, or apologize, when she said "Excuse me?" Instead, he restated the inappropriate remark.
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That's Ebonics, years ago there was a congressman (can't recall his name) that wanted Ebonics taught in public schools. To you that statement is inappropriate, to others it's conversation. Listen to some of today's most popular rap songs. If you think that comment is inappropriate, wait till you hear some of the lyrics.
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I agree saying "You're fine" or "You're a fine white woman" are both inappropriate, especially if the trip isn't over...but dang, is that really sexual harrassment? I see no mention of the driver requesting a hookup or any pressure at all. Inappropriate? Yes. Creepy? Maybe. Harassment? No.
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Sadly the guy probably lost his uber job over this. The comment sounds like a misplaced compliment and she effectively just got him fired. I hope he didn't buy a new car to do this gig.
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Oh man brother, you need to hang out in the hood more. We'll get you listening to that gangsta rap so you can be more socially diverse. It's a way of life that is sad to say must be protected if we want to stay politically correct.
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Welcome to our world (Uber "support").
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I'm on the fence whether he should lose his job over that comment. If it would have been a negative comment then obviously, but that comment should be grounds for a light suspension as being unprofessional.
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Yeah, it's basically a "just get out and tell him you're calling another uber and not to accept the ping."
That would teach him not to say things like that in future. You're at a store, so no big deal.
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So, if he had said it after the trip was over it would have been less inappropriate?
Some folks need to get out more and recognize a compliment when they receive one. The second thing is go out and meet people of different socioeconomic backgrounds and races. This insecure woman took a totally innocuous comment and turned it into some sort of threat.
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in some Muslim beliefs the woman would be severely punished for accepting a ride from a male other then a family member. If I remember correctly there was a woman who was incarcerated in her country because she "let herself get raped".
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And to top it all she is employed by the 'Daily Beast'. Definition of 'Beast' - 'an unkind or cruel person'.
Its a Rest stop & he made the comment in good faith, after she offered him 'Water'.
In some countries & Asian communities 'Water' when offered is considered to be 'A Life saver'.
Its a Rest stop & he made the comment in good faith, after she offered him 'Water'.
In some countries & Asian communities 'Water' when offered is considered to be 'A Life saver'.
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I told a passenger concerned that she didn't have enough time to get ready for the event she was attending and had to throw on a hat instead of doing her hair that she looked fantastic. Perhaps I should resign and report to jail.
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In ebonics, "You're a fine looking white woman" would be: "Yo ****** y'all be a fine ass ****** ******, dayyum".
The driver was talking in English, but was simply incorrect; the woman is not fine looking.
He should be suspended though if he did say it; it's not professional.
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Don't forget to register a on the sexual predator list...
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Remember the 1980 movie Airplane? That scene with the two African Americans (politically correct) complaining to the flight attendant about the fish dinner, the flight attendant couldn't understand them. A passenger says "I speak jive". They put subtitles so we could understand. The one African American says "shiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit" and the subtitle was "golly".
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Yeah, hilarious movie
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I would never say something like that to a woman I didn't know, but I'm old-school. OTOH, never having heard of her, I looked her up and have to agree with his assessment. "Gentlemen prefer blondes," and I've been married to one for over fifty years. 
Too bad that he may lose his Uber privileges over this misstep.
Too bad that he may lose his Uber privileges over this misstep.
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