Let them tell you about it and experience it. You might actually like it. No matter what the difference, strike up a conversation. In short, find out more about people before you decide you don't like them. You'll probably find that you have something in common with many more people than you ever thought possible.
Stereotypes are a negative way to group others.
They keep you from getting to know some really interesting people and seeing things from another's perspective. The next time you meet someone new, or even think about someone you already know, try to find out what they are really like. Most likely, you'll see that they are different than what you previously thought, and you may even get a new friend out of the deal. Reprinted with permission from the October issue of The Masthead. Read more Feature stories.