[refurb]

The way I see it is that race is but one of many reasons for getting stared at/being viewed as an outsider.

I remember driving across the US and stopping in Nevada at a gas station/cafe in the middle of nowhere. I walked in (white male) and got some very hard stares from the locals. Not comfortable at all.

Then I realized it wasn't because I was white (they were white too), it was probably the way I was dressed and the fact I didn't fit in. I was an outsider to them.

[teracansz]

The only difference is that you can't change your race to blend in.

[mc32]

Even if people could, I don't think most people would, but for a few people who might be considered [some-color-race]-philes.

And, changing your personality to "fit in" is a lot harder than you might imagine.