"No preference" in a potential mate?

[riotsquirrelz]

Originally Posted by Shankapotomus

Perhaps what confuses you is culture. For instance, someone might specify they have no racial preference but that does not mean they don't have cultural preferences.

One can favor a particular culture and not be racist since people of any race can be raised or adopt a culture of another country. For instance, if you are ethnically white but were born and raised in Japan, culturally, you are Japanese. And I don't think there is anything wrong with having such cultural preferences. It's like investigating which country you prefer. It's based on the laws, customs, socio-economic landscape, not race.

I agree that race is a poor indicator of someone's culture, upbringing, or values. Although, when I searched for someone on Match in my area, I assumed that these people would at least be familiar with American culture, enough that a connection could happen and misunderstandings would not be a commonplace occurrence.

When I was on Match, I didn't indicate a preference for any race. My husband was Mexican/German, and my boyfriend is Black/Irish. I would have really missed out if I had designated a preference for any race.

[intelfan11315]

Race doesn't matter to me, but culture does. I don't think I'd ever date another girl who has traditional "eastern" values.

Based on looks, I'd date ANY race ... as long as they are hot.

[the minx]

I tend to gravitate towards Mexican guys, but I've dated many other races. I'm an equal opportunity dater when it comes to race. Wouldn't want to limit myself.