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Even though we live in a "post-racial society" (thanks, Oprah!), we're all still pretty much ignorant when it comes to stereotypes.

Before reaching across the color line to make nice, make sure to avoid uttering any of these awkward phrases that'll have the "cool" black guy seeing red.

10. "So what sports do you play?"
We love playing tag. As a matter of fact, you're "it." Go hide while we count to a hundred million. 1... 2 ... 3...

9. "Do you work here?"
No, but the guy over there does. You'll notice he has a name tag and a spiffy uniform that matches the colors in the store's logo.

8. "How many kids do you have?"
None ... of your business.

7. "Hey, you look like, [insert famous black guy's name here]."
No, we don't. End of story. But you look like an ass, though.

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6. "I love your name, it's so ethnic."
We did too, until you made it sound like some sort of "ethnic" dinner special. Mom and Dad will be so pleased that some strange woman approves of their choice.

5. "Do you know where I can score some weed?"
Probably the same place you get your coke -- and we're not talking about soda. Zing!

4. "I've never dated a black guy before."
Hmm, we wonder why? Good luck with that (not really).

3. "I voted for Obama."
Oh, so that explains the landslide victory. I'll definitely let him know when I see him at the next family reunion.

2. "Oh, I thought it would be bigger than that."
Talk about a buzz kill. Saying something like that is actually going to make it get smaller and us disappear right after that. By the way, you do realize that if we were all large and in charge that would actually make big the average, right?

1. "So is it really that big?"
Yes. We know that totally goes against what we just said in number two, but we happen to like this fact-based stereotype.

Anslem Samuel is New York-based journalist who has written for Essence, Penthouse, XXL, The Source and StreetLevel, among others. He blogs daily about sex, relationships and all the fun stuff in between at NakedWithSocksOn.com.

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