Race relations and cat calls

As I prepare to leave my house and this city for a short expedition to attempt to leave loose ends tied as I am required which for me is ridiculously difficult. I always am in contact with people and able to respond quickly. So for me it will be a challenge.

I was walking through my neighborhood which is Latino, part project and some gentle gentrification in a suit with heels. Many latinos were comparing me to pastries and cakes as I passed by with heavy groceries in my arms. When I got closer to my house I passed by some urban professional types like myself and they smiled at me. I wonder why they smiled at me. Was it because I am a pretty girl? carrying groceries and they wanted to express solidarity as they have done that as well? because I am the same color as them? Race relations in my neighborhood for me is very good and I don't usually look at it too much but yesterday for some reason it became more clear. As I was rushing to the bus once through the back alley where the rental car I parked got a ticket a few days ago, this young man said, come here white girl! First of all, I'm not a girl or someone who can be swayed as such. He made me feel a bit like a doll and I'm substantially over the age of being a 14 year old girl.

I generally try to smile and interact with all walks of life in this neighborhood in so much they are not crazy or will think that I am interested in them. Unfortunately men sometimes confuse solidarity with sexual interest.