tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post5491862193502822096..comments2023-12-18T19:20:00.809-07:00Comments on the most - - of every moment: Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover. How I Became Aware of My Unconscious StereotypeSusan http://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-40608053549853906812021-03-01T16:19:39.494-07:002021-03-01T16:19:39.494-07:00I am so sorry your son had that experience, based ...I am so sorry your son had that experience, based solely on his appearance. Our world would be so boring if we all looked the same. Yet, how quick we are to judge each other - and how very wrong we often are. Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-68485545179558116752021-03-01T14:13:31.290-07:002021-03-01T14:13:31.290-07:00Ohmyword, I completely understand this! How often ...Ohmyword, I completely understand this! How often have I done the same thing!<br />A few years ago, my middle son, who dresses usually in black, has giant rings in his ears and a shaved head, was walking down the street in the city where he lives. A woman and child approached from the opposite direction. When they spotted him, the woman took the child's hand and walked quickly across the street. My son was so hurt. I explained to him that his appearance was all she had to go on. She couldn't possibly know the kind, sweet, caring person inside. Who works with special needs children and adults. But it was brought home to me how often we all judge that book!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-54003895960145113982021-02-28T12:00:48.286-07:002021-02-28T12:00:48.286-07:00"Diamonds in the rough," right? The rela..."Diamonds in the rough," right? The relationships you and "JC" have formed over the years reflects the wonderful people that you are. Glad you liked this.Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-81254070545166488282021-02-26T18:32:54.057-07:002021-02-26T18:32:54.057-07:00I love this post! I have been in so many auto sto...I love this post! I have been in so many auto stores in my life. My husband, John, was always sending me there on a “mission”. Some of the fellows who worked in them had been students of his when he taught auto mechanics at the then Vo-Tech before he went into teaching carpentry. They were always delighted to find out who my husband was. I got exceptional service and a lot of joking around about my husband whom they fondly called “JC”. Those guys were a little “rough around the edges” but genuine. I’ll take them over a snooty “suit” any day!Lynn Cromrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06902517878576914247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-75301595027001654872021-02-26T17:49:18.474-07:002021-02-26T17:49:18.474-07:00Thanks, Alana. I'm glad you like it. That is a...Thanks, Alana. I'm glad you like it. That is an interesting story about Sam Walton. And I love that his old pickup truck is now in a museum!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-64826051811234379702021-02-26T17:46:20.876-07:002021-02-26T17:46:20.876-07:00You are right -- a book cover is one of the things...You are right -- a book cover is one of the things that often makes me want (or not want) to read a book. As for first impressions, I think we need to be careful they are not based on negative stereotypes, but sometimes they can help us judge a person's character.<br />Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-5285193824788490862021-02-25T16:17:42.798-07:002021-02-25T16:17:42.798-07:00Loved this post. I lived in Arkansas in the early...Loved this post. I lived in Arkansas in the early 1980's when Wal Mart was just starting to take off and it was well known that Sam Walton, the founder, did not live extravagantly and, in fact, drove an old pickup truck (it's in a company museum now). I lived in that part of Arkansas. Just imagine if someone who didn't know him had met him out on the street. I didn't know him personally, but I know he was a legend. Alanahttp://ramblinwitham.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-17819916544855777602021-02-25T12:52:52.687-07:002021-02-25T12:52:52.687-07:00It is a conundrum isn't it? There are some th...It is a conundrum isn't it? There are some things I DO judge by their cover. Book are one of them. A book with a cover glorifying violence (scantily covered women/whips) is not for me. I feel no shame about it.<br />And my first impressions of people (including the negative ones) have often proved correct. There have for example been people who have made me feel uneasy/uncomfortable for reasons I could not put my finger on.<br />These days where people are concerned I make my judgement (quietly) and watch and wait for a while.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-21398383284403692962014-10-27T16:52:47.402-06:002014-10-27T16:52:47.402-06:00Good thoughts Marisa. I hope you have a wonderful ...Good thoughts Marisa. I hope you have a wonderful day week as well!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-30032998342994379142014-10-27T16:50:21.382-06:002014-10-27T16:50:21.382-06:00I'm glad the idea is a helpful one! The best t...I'm glad the idea is a helpful one! The best thing about a car car basket is that there are a wide price range of items kids can bring in to put it together. Thanks for the compliment on the photo! I was really pleased to have the pumpkins to use as bookends!Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/15294204009310379754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-9818232949722151472014-10-23T10:37:20.133-06:002014-10-23T10:37:20.133-06:00Oh, those books. Have loved them all.
I can'...Oh, those books. Have loved them all.<br /><br />I can't say I am perfect in non-judgment area, but have learned some lessons over the years. Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-76273758120233531332014-10-23T09:23:53.287-06:002014-10-23T09:23:53.287-06:00Great post Susan. My son just experienced this ea...Great post Susan. My son just experienced this earlier this week. A man came in to have his car serviced - a very old, beat up truck. C found out later that he is the founder of Zumiez, a very successful clothing company, and is a multi-millionaire. He keeps the truck because he likes it - C was amazed that he didn't have the latest, most expensive version. It was a great lesson for him.Lanahttp://www.twoteensandtheirmama.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-14266684584046584012014-10-23T05:37:03.408-06:002014-10-23T05:37:03.408-06:00Very good point - I guess internally i'll ha...Very good point - I guess internally i'll have some sort of thought but externally I truly try to be courteous with everyone I meet . I am reminded of this about the President of the company I work in - without getting into specifics if one would see him you would never guess he runs a very successful business- then there is a quote about angels in the book of Hebrews something like this be kind to strangers you don't know if you are meeting an angel - sadly in today's world we approach with caution at times - have a great day Marisa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818816716586417433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4408200542344140440.post-72920788602604766262014-10-23T05:32:02.757-06:002014-10-23T05:32:02.757-06:00Great post, Susan! I love your photograph of the b...Great post, Susan! I love your photograph of the books. It's easy to jump to conclusions based on appearance. BTW, we have to make those types of baskets for the PTO silent auction each year and the car care idea is a good one!normaleverydaylifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148273819794381557noreply@blogger.com