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Aldom Wed 14-Jul-21 10:42:16

In the mid 1970's we had delightful neighbours. When I mentioned that we were about to put the house on the market the response was to ask what we would do if 'black' people wished to buy the property. I replied that we would have no hesitation in selling the house to them. More was said by the neighbour on the subject, but I shall not write it here.
After the move, not too far away, we made no effort to keep in touch with our former neighbours, even though they had been our friends for years.

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NotSpaghetti Wed 14-Jul-21 10:26:55

A neighbour said this when they were moving away. I said as you did but it did make feel pleased they were going.

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Oldwoman70 Wed 14-Jul-21 10:15:42

Having coffee with a friend the other day we were discussing her proposed move. She said all the people viewing her house were either Pakistani or Indian and it seems those viewing other houses in her area are of the same ethnicity. She then shocked me by saying "Just as well I am moving as THEY are moving into the area"

She has been a friend for many years, is usually kind and generous and will help anyone. I had no idea she had these views. I told her I considered her views racist and what did it matter what the ethnicity was of anyone wishing to buy her house or any other in the area. She then changed the subject and we are still on good terms but not sure I will ever see her in the same light again.

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