No We Can’t: Etiquette for an Obama Presidency

11/4/08  Print This Post Print This Post    No Comments      Written by Eva Holland
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I know, I know.

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

There are still hours of nail-biting waiting to come.

But, in the possible (probable?) event of Barack Obama declaring victory in the Presidential election tonight, The Root offers some humorous etiquette tips for black and white folks alike:

Five Things Black People Shouldn’t Do If Obama Wins

Five Things White People Shouldn’t Do If Obama Wins

My favourite? The #1 thing white people shouldn’t do:

1. Don’t personally congratulate all your black friends.

Black people are not a sports team, and Obama did not win the Super Bowl.

Here’s hoping I get the chance to apply these tips tomorrow…

Photo by bobster1985 (Creative Commons)


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Eva Holland is a contributing editor to the Matador Network. She recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of quitting her day job to write and travel full time.

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