What would you do if a waitress decides to discriminate against a couple because they were lesbians? Would you confront her? Would you pretend to not notice? In this video, this scenario was done in a conservative town in Texas. The results might surprise you.
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After you've watched the video, click the link below to answer questions about what you've learned.
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3. The video mentions how 29 states allow gays to be refused service at restaurants. This is an example of:
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4. What happened after the waitress asked the lesbian family to leave?
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5. What happened the second time they acted out this scenario?
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6. Why did the man feel compelled to do something about the lesbian family?
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7. In this situation, the waitress appears to have had limited contact with lesbians. What would be a good way to help her change her attitudes about them?