In the morning I go to a chick fil a close to work, sometimes I go there for lunch. I never have a problem with any other worker just one specific girl. Whenever I give her my name when I get to the window it's some random, what I consider black, name. Jackie, Jacqueline, Jackson ect. My name is Jay, one syllable and short to get things moving quickly.
The first time I heard Jackie it felt odd but that's all I thought of it, the 2nd time I recognized her and took note it was wrong again, this third time I spoke up.
I ask the people at the window if she's hard of hearing and they say no, they tried to say it could be anxiety but while taking my order the girl seemed fine trying to strike up small conversation with me. Meanwhile I have diagnosed anxiety, I have to force myself to respond and not just smile and nod.
I didnt even bother posting in the chik fil a group, any mention of racism and they'll say "everyone's a victim" or something dismissive.
I thought I might be thinking too hard about it because what racist is smart enough to come up with another name on the spot? But I go there often and other people get my name correct no problem.
It's a mostly white location as well, I've only seen one Hispanic inside, and it felt like they were quick to make an excuse and defend their worker. I never brought up racism just mentioned it was odd. But was it really?