Sometimes it's easy to perceive things in a way that is true to what your standards and beliefs are. You may look at someone and make a judgement to the style of their hair, the style of their clothes, the way they walk or talk based on what you are used to or what is right for you. We may even disregard someone based on their looks because they do not match what our personal code requires. For example, you may look at Hagarboy and think he's messy and needs a haircut, but I personally think that my personality can come out with my poofy hair - I AM the Hagar boy warrior...until I get my summer puppy cut of course that is.
By doing this, judging people right off the bat from our perceptions, we rob ourselves the chance and opportunity to make a new connection, to learn from someone who is different, and to enhance our knowledge of cultural differences. People march to the beat of their own drum - the same way you learned to conduct yourself in your daily life, so they have in theirs. Just because it may appear different from our personal code, does not mean we should disregard the chance to experience their beauty.
Give people a chance...perception can be a very limiting practice...
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