I know, I know.
Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
There are still hours of nail-biting waiting to come.
But, in the possible (probable?) event of Barack Obama declaring victory in the Presidential election tonight, The Root offers some humorous etiquette tips for black and white folks alike:
Five Things Black People Shouldn’t Do If Obama Wins
Five Things White People Shouldn’t Do If Obama Wins
My favourite? The #1 thing white people shouldn’t do:
1. Don’t personally congratulate all your black friends.
Black people are not a sports team, and Obama did not win the Super Bowl.
Here’s hoping I get the chance to apply these tips tomorrow…
Photo by bobster1985 (Creative Commons)
Eva Holland
Eva Holland is a freelance writer, Senior Editor of World Hum and a longtime contributor to the Matador community. She lives in Canada’s Yukon Territory and blogs about Alaska and Yukon travel at Travelers North.
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