I find it really offensive and it is usually all over my face. I will tell family straight out what I think - my mum is known for her unsavoury racist comments - more along the lines of 'tea towel' head... and it is just not on IMO.

I haven't encountered any friends saying racist comments, perhaps it is b/c I have alot of diverse friends and also in my workplace racism is not tolerated.

I have been on the train when someone straight out asked me how I could stand overhearing a couple who wasn't speaking English :-/ I was speechless b/c people chat constantly on the train and whether that is in English or another language it doesn't bother me. I really didn't know what to say, I just said I tune out to everybodys personal conversations..... it was a male who said to to me & he seemed annoyed that the couple were chatting away..... Not that racist I guess but enough to make me think less of him!

I have personally been subjected to verbal racism (Italian background) and it hurt. I never understood why people had an issue with my background?? I never used to stand up for myself when I was younger and these days I am not subjected to it (that I am aware of).