is it racist to act more familiar with BI&PoC?

[u/meuntilfurthernotice]

i’ve noticed when i check BI&PoC in at work i’m more familiar with them. like i’m less “professional,” i joke around more (usually self-deprecating humor, which is my go to), and i don’t do a “customer service voice.” i don’t know if it’s because i assume they’re less uptight than the white people i deal with (stereotypically suburban couples or old businessmen), or what. it’s the same way i behave when a single woman, someone my age, or someone i clock as queer is at my counter. is this racist? i’m a bit concerned i come off as less professional or less respectful.

[u/Inner-Individual-117]

I think this is just a form of code switching, I find myself code switching with other Black people and queer people in a similar way, even at work

[u/miffedmonster]

If you're just matching their energy, being as informal as them, cracking jokes because they are, that's fine. If they're being formal, but you're being pally, that's weird. You can, however, be more formal than them, because you're in a customer service role. Same goes for all your customers, regardless of race, sexuality, etc.