Imagine being accused of using a racial slur when you were just speaking your native language! That’s what happened to an 18-year-old college student who found herself in a heated conflict with her roommate. With both students calling their families daily, they were bound to encounter some language barriers. But when the protagonist’s use of a word that sounds like a racial slur in her native language sparked outrage, things took a dramatic turn. ️ Let’s dive into this wild story!
Languages in the Dorm

Phone Calls with Family

The Fateful Conversation

The Misunderstood Word

A Sensitive Sound-Alike

Roommate’s Reaction

The Explanation

Friend’s Confirmation ✅

Demand for an Apology

Standing Her Ground

Threatening to Involve the RA

Parents’ Opinions ️

Hateful Messages

Conflict and Confusion ️

Fear of Future Mistakes

A Dramatic Conclusion
After seeking advice online, our protagonist realized there was more to the story. The RA had been discriminatory towards her in the past, and her roommate had made offensive gestures as well. Now, she’s taking action by contacting a Student Representative to report both her roommate and the RA. Will justice prevail? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this whirlwind of a situation!
NTA seeks help from RA but gets unhelpful response

Reported to RA but no action taken, roommate demands apology

Defending against roommate’s racist behavior and harassment
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Report harassment to RA or police. Zero tolerance for harassment

Take action! Report the RA’s discrimination to higher authorities.

Cultural misunderstanding causes roommate drama. NTA, but tense situation

Accused of racism while being racist? NTA wins.
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Language barrier causes roommate drama, NTA accused of hostility.

Language barrier sparks debate over cultural sensitivity

Accused of using racial slur, but NTA. Get RA involved.
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Roommate overreacts and accuses of racial slur, gets proven wrong

Misunderstanding leads to roommate drama. NTA wins.

Language barrier causes misunderstanding over racial slur accusation

Language barrier causes roommate drama NTA suggests solutions

Supportive comment against racial harassment. Report the roommate and friends!

Misunderstood racial slur accusation cleared with Google translate and friend

Language barrier causes drama and potential cultural clash. NTA.

Racism accusation sparks debate over language and cultural sensitivity

Defending against false accusations of racism in language barrier conflict.
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Sikh culture 101: Turbans are common. Roommate is the a-hole.
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Roommate accused of racial slur, commenter calls out solipsism. NTA

Navigating language barriers and racism accusations with a difficult roommate

Defending against false accusations of racism leads to harassment. NTA.

Support for speaking up against roommate’s racial slur accusation

NTA update coming soon
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Unfair accusations lead to roommate troubles. Moving out for safety

Language barrier causes confusion but context is key

NTA. OP advised to stand their ground against racist bullying behavior
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Lost in Translation: Roommate Drama Sparks Language Barrier

Roommate accuses of racial slur without clarification, NTA.

Defend your culture: save evidence, speak up, and seek justice!

Commenter questions roommate’s upbringing and calls out performative allyship.

Navigating language barriers and hostility with a difficult roommate

Supportive comment receives virtual hug

Language barrier causes drama over word translation. NTA wins.

Commenter calls out roommate’s racist behavior and supports OP.

Is stupidity a defense for using racial slurs?

Debating the sincerity of accused roommate’s apology

Language barrier causes outrage, but commenter supports OP’s actions.

“Nazar” vs “Nigah” Debate: NTA Commenter Gets Support
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Defending against racism accusation, questioning roommate’s race.

Breaking gender norms: Sikh women can wear turbans too!

Roommate accuses of racial slur, but commenter seeks RA intervention.

Supportive comment against bigotry and cultural differences.

Roommate accused of racial slur, commenter suggests getting new roommate.

Language barrier and cultural differences in racial slurs discussion.

Language barrier leads to accusations of racism. Is she TA?

Language barrier defended with cultural coincidence

Supportive reply to comment calling out racist behavior.

Language barrier leads to roommate drama. NTA for speaking native language.

Supportive comment condemns roommate’s racist behavior

Report your roommate’s harassment and violations of your autonomy.

Defending against false accusations of racism, language barrier misunderstood.

Take action to report racism and discrimination to higher authorities

Misunderstanding language and culture sparks controversy. NTA confirmed.

Support for victim of racist roommate, advice to escalate situation.

NTA seeks justice against racist roommate with RA’s help

Roommate drama escalates with accusations of racism and insanity

Roommate accused of racism, commenter calls for reporting. NTA.

Roommate drama: NTA, grow up roommate

Language barrier causes misunderstandings, even for simple words

RA mishandled situation, mediation needed. Supportive comment

Gaslighting accusations and NTA verdict sparks agreement
