A guy in IT just fist bumped me and said “My N” Being a white guy in my 40s, what is the socially acceptable response?

To begin with I thought he said it so I can, but then I wasn’t so sure.

A hearty hand shake is my comfort zone but I don’t want to be Edwardian about the situation…

Pretzel · 61-69, M

I think awkward silence would be my response

Or perhaps "what's up dawg"

In your best wasp voice

WintaTheAngle · 41-45, M

@Pretzel He seemed disappointed I didn’t say it back. He got a “cheers fella” and an awkward walk away for his troubles.

Pretzel · 61-69, M

@WintaTheAngle yeah but in today's world if you had said the n word someone that heard it could file a complaint

Best to err on the side of caution