Practicing Awareness of Microagressions

Now, that I am aware of microagressions and how they can easily develop but go undetected, there are so many I have experienced and witness throughout. One of them is back in high school, there was this particular spot where all the Latino students which were not many back in the days, would get together between classes hang out and chat.  I remember walking with my friend who is Caucasian and she said: "Oh that is the Mexican spot, don't go there because then people will think you are like them". I remember not saying nothing to that comment other than, ok and walking away. At first I thought maybe I should really not relate to them since I am not Mexican and I want to have her as a friends but it did not work out that way. Things started changing once I became friends with many of the girls in that group, that girl stopped talking to me. It felt very comfortable for me hanging out with them not only because they were good friends but also I was able to speak in Spanish.
This week's topic has been such an eye opener and increase my knowledge and awareness even more. I have done some searching around microaggressions on the web and you will be amazed on how many stories there are in regards to the topic.