In the office where I work, I am the only African American. How can I tactfully, let my coworkers know that?

I think they feel that they need to step into your world in order for you to like them in return. These people seem to like you and want to fit in with you, but just don't know how. Talk to them, and let them know that they can be themselves when they are around you. (: Good luck hun!

The guy that talks to you in slag next time he does it, start to smile give a little chuckle, then say 'wait, wait, stop I can't do this anymore! Dude I have no idea what you're saying to me! I speak English just like you no need to use all that slang with me."

The guy that thinks he is being complimentary, ask him if you make him uncomfortable, if he says no then tell him there is no need to make comments like that to you, just be kind you to you that's enough. If the guy who compared you and an intern to a Filipino women again tell him to stop he looks silly doing it.

Ask the woman exactly what does she mean by wild, because that doesn't sound like a compliment to me.

I guess my point is to turn it around on them ask them why they make such a big deal out of it?

Or you could forgo all this and talk to your office manager about it, maybe you'll need to have one of those diversity days like they did on the Office, just hope you don't have too many Michael Scotts in your office!

Wild hair isn't a problem, don't even think about that.

The guy "talking black," he's probably just ignorant and has a poor upbringing, and might not know any better. If you feel strong about this, then report it to HR and let them deal with it. Thats what they're there for, so let them work for their money.

Do it in a way to show that you're trying to help the company, because sometimes going to them can come back to bite you in the butt later on...

consistently spray deodorant around your table or purchase an air freshener to placed close your pc! I had the equivalent downside with all and sundry very final 365 days and ended up getting her some heady fragrance for her birthday as a hint.. seems to have worked for this reason a great way! Being truthful even regardless of the indisputable fact that, i could lots in spite of this have all and sundry tell me if i used to be smelly so i could do something approximately it! some people can take it completely the incorrect approach despite the fact that if so via and massive tact is the extraordinary respond.

They are trying to compliment you, but failing hopelessly. Report it to your boss, and HR. by all means. (so that they know.) I'm not certain if it will solve the problem. The moment you catch one, or at the most two together, making derogatory comments. Lash out, blast them with everything you got. (make it an act) And give them some of their own medicine. Be careful, "Apartheid" is groups against groups, not individual against individual. And your group is (so far) only one. Strength.

Peace.

Since this involves more than one person you need to either talk to each one of them one on one or go to HR or your immediate supervisor and tell them what you wrote here. That is harassment, whether intentional or not, and while they may think they are being kind and "accepting" in point of fact, their isolation of you due to race is racist in the extreme.

Bottom line: There is no need or excuse for anyone at anytime for any reason should allude to your race, makes no sense at all and is just plain rude and patronizing.

Hey, I understand. My bf is black and he thinks race jokes are getting annoying cuz EVERYONE does it and it's boring to just talk about race race race. I'm Asian, I get it all the time from my friends on the jokes...I don't mind but it does get annoying. I don't think you should get too MAD about it because they aren't trying to offend you in any way, they're trying to compliment you. I don't know any way you can get them to stop without looking like a jerk, maybe you can say, "Alright, i get it I'm black!" lol

I know how You feel and something like this is bound to continue if you don't nip it in the bud. I don't recommend going to HR just yet unless it becomes more intense, i agree on just finding subtle/funny way (or blunt one if it becomes necessary) to get them to understand that your are an individual and don't need to be constantly reminded your black. try giving them examples or reminding them how you talk to them w/o mentioning their race/background at all.

sounds like they're nervous about you - they want to be nice and inclusive but can't help alluding to race. Talk to your manager, a training session for everyone on dealing with race might be in order here

This is a matter for HR and your boss. Speak to them both, and let them know it bothers you (and it should, what your coworkers are doing may be inadvertent, but it's terrible!). Your boss will probably be happy you told him instead of suing the company. :D