Few things as scary/humiliating as being singled out of a group of 15-20 of colleagues by airport security/customs/restaurants/hotels in a country (where you don't speak the language) for "extra scrutiny." Especially when those colleagues just leave you alone/behind.
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Saying that you "just froze" doesn't help them. So I'm asking that you think through possible responses now. Sometimes you can wait with them. You should ask if that is possible. Sometimes you can wait for them. You should ask if that is possible (see the trend here?).
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Think, "What would I do if I were traveling with a spouse, or close friend? What level of care should I take for their well-being?" Not saying you need to be banging on embassy doors, but especially now, please don't just abandon your peers in international airports. That is all.
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Obligatory Okoye GIF here. [GIF: Okoye from Black Panther, wearing red and gold armor, saying "Don't freeze."]pic.twitter.com/81JwNJ9GdF
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(This thread has been brought to you by my (and my peers') experiences traveling with some of y'all internationally.)
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@AmeliaNGibson for this thread. We need to be better, white colleagues.https://twitter.com/AmeliaNGibson/status/1092418873608077313 …Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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That there is the risk mentioned in this thread is in itself a crying shame. What kind of persons (what kind of academics!) abandon their travelling companion in her/his hour of need?https://twitter.com/AmeliaNGibson/status/1092418873608077313 …
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This was my thought too. I can't even comprehend it.
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I made them do the extra check on me too the last time they did this to a friend--they seemed embarrassed, but it was quite obvious they picked on the single coloured person in the crowd. Not okay.
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I don't travel so I doubt I'll ever be in that postion but I like to think I'd do the same for a travelling companion... heck, for a stranger standing next to me for that matter. If they have to be searched why wouldn't I? Yes, I do think I'd make a bit of noise about that.
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