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particular have always acted like they don’t want to be bothered with me. They usually stand at the far left at the front of class. I just find a spot wherever. The last couple days I’ve been standing near the far left up front. Now they’ve moved to the far RIGHT – even when there’s space near me and we’re the same belt rank! Also, I usually practice my forms etc after class in the next room. I’ve asked them if they’d like to join. Now they’ve started practicing after class too but totally ignore me and won’t ask if I want to join. I don’t need to be asked. But they’ll all ask each other, “Wanna practice our katas?” It’s like they’re ignoring me! I don’t know why. I’m nice to them. Could it be a race thing? I’m black/they’re white. Are people still THIS petty?
Thanks, all, for your encouragement! I got up the courage to talk to one of the women and she seemed shocked. She said there was not a thing wrong and, in fact, she liked me. Honestly, I’m a tad skeptical because they all seemed so blatantly trying to get away from me. But whatever. Whoever said life’s too short was soooo right. I WON’T stress it anymore.

TLJAGUAR-

We actually line up by rank also. But they don’t freak out if we’re out of order.

Thanks, again!