We all hear about how we shouldn't stereotype certain people but if you believe in stereotypes is it really bad?
Just an example.
We've all heard how homeless people can be psycho but that doesn't mean they are all like that. But if you are aware that some do have mental problems and realize that stereotype then you could prepare yourself when walking by one who is asking for money.
I was with my friend and we were walking around the city. This guy who was basically looking like a bum/druggie etc.. started asking us for money. My friend told me the minute we saw him that we should avoid him but I said I don't mind giving a couple quarters.
Then we when approached him I gave him a couple quarters and then he tries to ask for more in a demanding way, saying I have more money help him out bla bla bla. Well, I just think that I put ourselves in a dangerous situation and if I had listened to my friends stereotype bout homeless people in that area being dangerous we could have avoided it all together.
Just a thought. I can't sleep and was wondering what you all though. Surely there are MANY other stereotypes. I didn't want to bring race into it so hopefully we can avoid that one![]()



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