Not taking myself Seriously: Why do White People Like to Argue

I was at work today and I heard non-stop bitching from two people for at least two hours straight. It was about the payment of our New Years cheques. We are getting them tomorrow.

The white people in the room were bitching that they need to be re-imbursed for their travel time for picking up their cheques. I realize we're not making money, and I'm amazed the company I work for has not managed to crash entirely in the recession, but most people, unless in sales, do not expect to get money for travel time.

I may be chastized for saying this, but why do white people bitch so much? I can understand the frustration of making little money but if the company is poor, what do you expect for just coming out to pick up your cheque?

And it wasn't just complaining. It was classic all out bitching, white person style, replete with a kiss ass villian, and a petition to get all 15 of the employees to sign for their $5.50 re-imbursement for travel.

I sat in the break room with the black people, and it was interesting to hear their side. One comment was "loud talking like that in certain areas (where clients can hear) can get you fired." Another comment was, "since you can get fired easily for things like being under quota, I don't know why they are breaking rules over something so small."

I liked their attitude better. Shut up and get to work. Grrrr I'm the evil corporation. Actually no. I just think shut up, quit disturbing me while I work. You already have your bus pass for the month. Half of us don't even drive or take transit to work, so we don't give a damn about an extra $5.

White people seem prone to do this; two hours of creative bitching, getting yourself in trouble, and then bitching louder about it. Call the cavarly I've been wronged!

My boyfriend had a creative bitching session with me once where I nearly lost it on him. Table pounding, and ego thumping in the middle of dinner is not cool. Especially when you've left work four hours ago, and every time I've switched to a pleasant conversation, you've irrately switched back to why the president of your company sucks, because I haven't heeded your over extended need to have your ego stroked. I think he got the hint when I began white knuckling my fork, and then looking at which eye would be a better target.

White people seem to have this urge to bitch despite what may be better for the group as a whole, and beyond socially acceptable on dates.

Ok. I am nervously awaiting the spouting of "how dare you!" but in case you're wondering, I'm white.