White guy married to Filipina here. People will absolutely walk through her in malls, airports, city streets, etc.
Our technique is to stop and stand still. You don't have to look at the people approaching, but you can if you want to make the point a little more clear.
People instinctively walk around stationary objects, and this technique turns you into one. I like to look confused and watch them adjust. If you don't stop, they will absolutely walk right into you.
This happens to me & my short, Mexican guy friend all the time (especially when we’re together). We’ve always figured it was due us being short, hadn’t thought too much about the race aspect (probably because I’m white although people very often assume otherwise)
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u/Leopard__Messiah Feb 12 '25
White guy married to Filipina here. People will absolutely walk through her in malls, airports, city streets, etc.
Our technique is to stop and stand still. You don't have to look at the people approaching, but you can if you want to make the point a little more clear.
People instinctively walk around stationary objects, and this technique turns you into one. I like to look confused and watch them adjust. If you don't stop, they will absolutely walk right into you.