I
would like to think I am a relatively nice individual, but through this day of
observation I did come up with some interesting reactions. Because, for the stereotypical man, I am very
submissive and do much for the females that live in the room I hang out in
24/7. As a result, to keep what
masculinity I have left, which is none, I call them “women” in my best chauvinistic
voice, but I decided it was against the rules of this exercise. Along these same lines, I also say, all in
complete jest, comments about their sexual promiscuity, which is also very untrue. As a result I followed the rules and was nice
for once, which led to many questions on their part. They neither found it a good thing or bad
thing, it seemed fake to a degree. Yes,
it is good to be aware of your criticism and how you communicate with others
and reflect upon it. At the same time,
people learn from criticism and when you say things as they are. It does not make you arrogant to point out what
you believe needs critique. The important
part about that statement is your opinion. That said, you should be considerate to know
the line between speaking your mind to help both yourself and others and just
to put others down. If this taught me
anything is that I, mostly, strike that balance between holding my tongue to
the point of being fake and speaking so much as to hurt individuals for the sake
of hurting them.
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