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that was the only explanation I could come up with also.

the non-charitable explanation is that he's just an asshole and possibly also a racist.

the charitable explanation is that he's just insensitive and authentically wanted to make sure that the candidate would be ok with being the only black worker in his department. he certainly could have expressed himself in a less dickish way though, even if that really was his motive.



Possibly also a racist? That's being pretty generous




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