I visited a clinic today and was outraged at how one of the nurses asked if I was a 'maid' after seeing on my appointment card that my nationality was Filipino. She realized her mistake when she saw my employment pass and that I had the mien of a working professional. I have never encountered such blatant act of stereotyping until today!
Infuriated, I complained at the front desk and told them that the nurse's comment was uncalled for, and that stereotyping was an unacceptable, inappropriate and offensive behavior. I am not one to tolerate racial prejudice, Filipino or not.
I wanted to send them feedback online through their website to let everyone know of this shitty incident but my comment was rejected as 'spam' (and yes, I'm at my boiling point as I write).
This was what I intended to say:
Please bear in mind that racial prejudice is simply unacceptable and will not be tolerated. People like myself come to you because we are concerned about our health. We pay you for your services and that includes courtesy towards your patients.
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