White people, especially those who take pride as being 100% Anglo-Saxon stock, believe they are superior than all other ethnic groups. So it is imperative that you reinforce this belief to engage white people in conversations.
As an example, last week I was waiting outside the hall for an exam, and chatting with a friend, during which I mentioned it'd be my second last exam before completing the degree. A middle-aged white woman (FYI, it was a subject about Leadership, and there were a lot of HR managers in my class) overheard us, and said with a sympathetic look:"Wouldn't it be sad for international students to finish their program, and leave Australia? I mean, they have a good life here." (FYI, I am not an international student) Note the assumption here that, should you come from Asian and African countries, you must live unsatisfactory lives back home, because your country is not white.
Thus, the most appropriate answer will be for you to say:"Oh it's devastating! I cannot possibly imagine what miserable life I will be facing back home, under [communist] (if you are from China, Cuba, or North Korea) [pseudo-democratic] (if you are from all other Asian/African countries and maybe Russia) dictatorship! I mean, I am so used to the democratic and civilised (and most importantly, white!) ways in Australia!"
White people are also very anxious to be viewed as empathetic non-racists, so you should also add:"You are so understanding! You are the first white person to ever say it to me!" Upon hearing this, white people will get a nice, warm feeling about themselves, and consequently like you more.
[Disclaimer: inspiration comes from stuffwhitepeoplelike.com; example from own experience]
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