I hope she is not racist. I don’t like that you even have to worry about this, but unfortunately, you do. If it’s any comfort, many, many of the new employees seem to feel just as awkward or whatever. I hate racism, I really do.

I feel you. I’m the only African American girl at my location as well. Luckily my manager is amazing with an incredibly inclusive attitude. But I also happen to work in a very racist town. So while my manager is great, a lot of the customers give off that energy that you’re talking about.

If it helps, when I started, I was always put on register and warming. Wanted to go on bar so bad. I was eager. But the truth is, I wasn’t ready. Being on register actually helped prepare me for bar because it helped me memorize the drinks and what goes in them. So while I wanted to be on bar, my manager knew what was best for me and for the store, by starting me on register. Maybe your manager is doing the same with you, but in a really negative way. When you say you weren’t on the floor, do you mean you were on customer support? Because in my opinion, that’s the most important role and one of my favorite to be in.

If this attitude and racist energy continues with your manager, I’d talk to them about it if I were you (as scary as it sounds), or I’d contact the DM or ethics. You shouldn’t have to work in an environment like that, nor have to work with someone (especially if they’re your boss) who is racist.

I hope things get better for you.

If you're bothered by the manager, drop the job and find a different location. Easy peasy.