Ah, ok, so there is a term for it!<p>It&#x27;s also something that&#x27;s been much remarked-upon by various minority groups. I&#x27;ve heard a lot of African-American comedians, friends, and commentators mention how they have feel the need &quot;act white&quot; when they&#x27;re not around other black people. You hear the exact same thing from LGBT folks as well - they often choose to &quot;act straight&quot; by default in a lot of environments.<p>I&#x27;ve seen this a lot firsthand myself. It&#x27;s also a good reminder that having the <i>option</i> to code switch is a real privilege. For some people it&#x27;s not a coping skill, it&#x27;s a literal survival tactic.