en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/2397415 Comments by Nellzzzz http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/14/what-do-you-think-about-the-telephone-game-and-why-does-information-travel-that-way-119-blog/#IDComment145169682 Ah, the telephone game. I remember playing this game all the time as a little kid in elementary school and would always die from laughter due to how twisted up the end result would differ from what was originally said. Although I have never played or seen one play this game using a whole story (which is much harder) the end result is always either shortened or twisted in one way or another. For my personal opinion, I actually love this game and find it very comical. But, in terms of a deeper meaning, I think that it says a lot. From the first person who hears the story, to the last in the group, it shows that there are infinite amounts of ways of how information is perceived. And, many other factors lead to this perception as well. For example, some one cannot hear as well in the ear they are being spoken to in, the person talking is chewing gum, the listener is not really ‘listening’, there are outside distractions, the list can go on and on. But, ruling out all those factors, using a story like this filled with an abundance of information, I think information travels this way because people probably only remember what they want to remember, what they feel they can remember and information gets misinterpreted. For instance, pretty much everybody remembered the violence portions that the book was thrown through the T.V. and that there was some sort of “scuffle.” When the story starts to get further down the line, people then start to just say random words that they knew had some sort of importance in the story but did not know where it belonged or even how it related. Furthermore, from that one misinterpretation, people will then throw in stuff that they want to or throw in things in terms of how they saw the story, which can be completely different from how the previous person saw it or the next person see’s it. People have different views of everything and they will tell you what they hear more than likely with their opinion added to it. Also, with certain words that people cannot remember, or big words they may have trouble naming, people may name words similar to it, (or so they think is a synonym) which can switch up the story as well. This game was a great representation of how poorly information travels and should give everybody the reason not to believe everything one says, because you do not know what was changed, misinterpreted, etc. It shows us how much more important communication is and how a few little phrases and unsaid words can change the whole story. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 17:32:50 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/14/what-do-you-think-about-the-telephone-game-and-why-does-information-travel-that-way-119-blog/#IDComment145169682 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143166719 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:23:14 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143166719 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143159164 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:49:24 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143159164 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143159062 More so, before I start to digress, if somebody does not think college if beneficial to getting a job, or your major does not matter unless your majoring in education, medicine, engineering, etc., college is more about the skills, time management, and good habits that you gain more than anything. Back to the topic of nepotism, I think that it is funny and proposes a lot of questions to the fact that, why is something only wrong, when the hurt is being put upon you? For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:49:02 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143159062 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143158876 The topic discussed in class on Tuesday about nepotism was very appealing to me. I can totally agree with Sam about all of his reasoning’s and explanations behind nepotism, but at the same time, I cannot complain. And, I don’t think anybody would complain if they benefited from nepotism, as well. Therefore, I would absolutely not try to not benefit from nepotism if the opportunity was there. And, personally, I don’t think anybody would. At the end of the day, deep down inside, no matter what anybody says, I feel as though we are all looking out for ourselves. Everyone is looking for a way to better themselves or to find right and success for themselves, before one another. Even though I will benefit from nepotism, I do not necessarily think that it is the right thing to do, especially when it involves hurting one, or putting down one, to boost you up and get into a higher position. But, as a matter of fact, I am actually currently in this situation right now. My mom is trying to get me into a job with the government because she knows somebody who is working in the department I am applying for. Anyway, I have been told and heard plenty of times before that it is all about whom you know. It never really made sense to me in the past, but I think the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. If it’s all about whom you know, that statement can be a reason for one’s college major to ‘not matter once you graduate.’ That can be a supporting reason to why, ‘one does not necessarily work in the field of their major,’ that I hear professors, advisors, faculty, etc. continue to address all the time. More so, before I start to digress, if somebody does not think college if beneficial to getting a job, or your major does not matter unless your majoring in education, medicine, engineering, etc., college is more about the skills, time management, and good habits that you gain more than anything. Back to the topic of nepotism, I think that it is funny and proposes a lot of questions to the fact that, why is something only wrong, when the hurt is being put upon you? For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:48:19 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143158876 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143158565 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:47:03 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143158565 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143091603 For instance, if I felt that I was highly qualified and useful for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would claim this as being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, as I stated before, I would never turn down this opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:45:41 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143091603 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143013266 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified and useful for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would claim this as being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, as I stated before, I would never turn down this opportunity if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:37:39 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143013266 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143013188 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified and useful for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would claim this as being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, as I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:37:15 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143013188 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012791 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would claim this as being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:34:23 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012791 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012691 For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:33:36 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012691 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012667 Anyway, I have been told and heard plenty of times before that it is all about whom you know. It never really made sense to me in the past, but I think the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. If it’s all about whom you know, that statement can be a reason for one’s college major to ‘not matter once you graduate.’ That can be a supporting reason to why, ‘one does not necessarily work in the field of their major,’ that I hear professors, advisers, faculty, etc. continue to address all the time. More so, before I start to digress, if somebody does not think college if beneficial to getting a job, or your major does not matter unless your majoring in education, medicine, engineering, etc., college is more about the skills, time management, and good habits that you gain more than anything. Back to the topic of nepotism, I think that it is funny and proposes a lot of questions to the fact that, why is something only wrong, when the hurt is being put upon you? Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:33:23 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012667 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012618 The topic discussed in class on Tuesday about nepotism was very appealing to me. I can totally agree with Sam about all of his reasoning’s and explanations behind nepotism, but at the same time, I cannot complain. And, I don’t think anybody would complain if they benefited from nepotism, as well. Therefore, I would absolutely not try to not benefit from nepotism if the opportunity was there. And, personally, I don’t think anybody would. At the end of the day, deep down inside, no matter what anybody says, I feel as though we are all looking out for ourselves. Everyone is looking for a way to better themselves or to find right and success for themselves, before one another. Even though I will benefit from nepotism, I do not necessarily think that it is the right thing to do, especially when it involves hurting one, or putting down one, to boost you up and get into a higher position. But, as a matter of fact, I am actually currently in this situation right now. My mom is trying to get me into a job with the government because she knows somebody who is working in the department I am applying for. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:33:05 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012618 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012078 The topic discussed in class on Tuesday about nepotism was very appealing to me. I can totally agree with Sam about all of his reasoning’s and explanations behind nepotism, but at the same time, I cannot complain. And, I don’t think anybody would complain if they benefited from nepotism, as well. Therefore, I would absolutely not try to not benefit from nepotism if the opportunity was there. And, personally, I don’t think anybody would. At the end of the day, deep down inside, no matter what anybody says, I feel as though we are all looking out for ourselves. Everyone is looking for a way to better themselves or to find right and success for themselves, before one another. Even though I will benefit from nepotism, I do not necessarily think that it is the right thing to do, especially when it involves hurting one, or putting down one, to boost you up and get into a higher position. But, as a matter of fact, I am actually currently in this situation right now. My mom is trying to get me into a job with the government because she knows somebody who is working in the department I am applying for. Anyway, I have been told and heard plenty of times before that it is all about whom you know. It never really made sense to me in the past, but I think the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. If it’s all about whom you know, that statement can be a reason for one’s college major to ‘not matter once you graduate.’ That can be a supporting reason to why, ‘one does not necessarily work in the field of their major,’ that I hear professors, advisors, faculty, etc. continue to address all the time. More so, before I start to digress, if somebody does not think college if beneficial to getting a job, or your major does not matter unless your majoring in education, medicine, engineering, etc., college is more about the skills, time management, and good habits that you gain more than anything. Back to the topic of nepotism, I think that it is funny and proposes a lot of questions to the fact that, why is something only wrong, when the hurt is being put upon you? For instance, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:29:08 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143012078 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143011177 The topic discussed in class on Tuesday about nepotism was very appealing to me. I can totally agree with Sam about all of his reasoning’s and explanations behind nepotism, but at the same time, I cannot complain. And, I don’t think anybody would complain if they benefited from nepotism, as well. Therefore, I would absolutely not try to not benefit from nepotism if the opportunity was there. And, personally, I don’t think anybody would. At the end of the day, deep down inside, no matter what anybody says, I feel as though we are all looking out for ourselves. Everyone is looking for a way to better themselves or to find right and success for themselves, before one another. Even though I will benefit from nepotism, I do not necessarily think that it is the right thing to do, especially when it involves hurting one, or putting down one, to boost you up and get into a higher position. But, as a matter of fact, I am actually currently in this situation right now. My mom is trying to get me into a job with the government because she knows somebody who is working in the department I am applying for. Anyway, I have been told and heard plenty of times before that it is all about whom you know. It never really made sense to me in the past, but I think the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. If it’s all about whom you know, that statement can be a reason for one’s college major to ‘not matter once you graduate.’ That can be a supporting reason to why, ‘one does not necessarily work in the field of their major,’ that I hear professors, advisors, faculty, etc. continue to address all the time. More so, before I start to digress, if somebody does not think college if beneficial to getting a job, or your major does not matter unless your majoring in education, medicine, engineering, etc., college is more about the skills, time management, and good habits that you gain more than anything. Back to the topic of nepotism, I think that it is funny and proposes a lot of questions to the fact that, why is something only wrong, when the hurt is being put upon you? For instance, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:23:31 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143011177 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143010746 The topic discussed in class on Tuesday about nepotism was very appealing to me. I can totally agree with Sam about all of his reasoning’s and explanations behind nepotism, but at the same time, I cannot complain. And, I don’t think anybody would complain if they benefited from nepotism, as well. Therefore, I would absolutely not try to not benefit from nepotism if the opportunity was there. And, personally, I don’t think anybody would. At the end of the day, deep down inside, no matter what anybody says, I feel as though we are all looking out for ourselves. Everyone is looking for a way to better themselves or to find right and success for themselves, before one another. Even though I will benefit from nepotism, I do not necessarily think that it is the right thing to do, especially when it involves hurting one, or putting down one, to boost you up and get into a higher position. But, as a matter of fact, I am actually currently in this situation right now. My mom is trying to get me into a job with the government because she knows somebody who is working in the department I am applying for. Anyway, I have been told and heard plenty of times before that it is all about whom you know. It never really made sense to me in the past, but I think the pieces of the puzzle are starting to come together. If it’s all about whom you know, that statement can be a reason for one’s college major to ‘not matter once you graduate.’ That can be a supporting reason to why, ‘one does not necessarily work in the field of their major,’ that I hear professors, advisors, faculty, etc. continue to address all the time. More so, before I start to digress, if somebody does not think college if beneficial to getting a job, or your major does not matter unless your majoring in education, medicine, engineering, etc., college is more about the skills, time management, and good habits that you gain more than anything. Back to the topic of nepotism, I think that it is funny and proposes a lot of questions to the fact that, why is something only wrong, when the hurt is being put upon you? For instances, if I felt that I was highly qualified for a job, but did not get it because the other person used his connections to his advantage, I would testify to this being wrong. But, if I were in the other persons shoes, I would think that it would be okay, because it is beneficial to me. It’s funny how the world works and I think it all goes back to looking out for oneself. But, like I stated before, I would never turn down the opportunity of nepotism if it were brought upon me. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 04:21:13 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/04/12/do-you-think-you-would-actively-try-to-not-benefit-from-nepotism-if-the-situation-presented-itself-119-blog/#IDComment143010746 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/31/women-what-are-your-thoughts-on-dressing-up-while-men-dress-down-and-did-they-change-after-this-lecture-119-blog/#IDComment140641775 I thought this was a very interesting topic that Laurie decided to bring up. This topic absolutely caused a spark in my mindset of thoughts. Before Laurie mentioned this unusual concept, I never thought about the extreme differences in what guys wear to parties’ verses what a girl wears. I think that it has just been like that for so long, that is has become a ‘norm’ or ‘normal’ and people choose not to hammer against it. I am personally one of those females who do wear dresses/skirt with no stockings, tank tops, heels and freeze my butt off just to attend a party that will have sweated my hair out by the end of the night. But, I wouldn’t say that I do it because everybody else does it or that I do it, even though I don’t want to. If I don’t want to do something, I don’t do it. I think some of the reasoning comes from the person within and how they feel about themselves. I personally will not go out in public in sweatpants and a t-shirt because I strongly value my appearance. I feel as though a part of feeling good about yourself is to look good, as well. Also, speaking in terms of men and women both going to a party, maybe men and women have a different definition of party and/or the attire when they hear the word party. Coming from a girl’s perspective, parties are considered a formal event and at formal events, dressy clothing is preferred. Looking outside in on a man’s perspective, parties are just parties; it probably is not taken as serious. Girls like to get dressed up and look cute when they go out and favor this more than a guy. And many reasons are behind this, whether it is to get a (or many) guy(s) attention, for themselves (like me), because it’s the ‘norm’ or to just generally fit in. For the guys, and not to speak for all of the young men, but I think that boys do care about their appearance, just not to the same extent as a young lady. Therefore, they will not go out of their way to get dressed up for an event that they may not necessarily consider formal. Now, in terms of my own specific opinion, like I somewhat stated before, I do dress up for parties. But, I do it for nobody but myself. I like to appear nice everywhere I go, because ones appearance is the first impression and it makes you approachable. I totally disagree with the fact that I would dress up and say I want to dress up, when in reality – I don’t. With that being said, I will not change my outwear to parties in the future and I am satisfied with the decision. Thu, 7 Apr 2011 04:13:55 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/31/women-what-are-your-thoughts-on-dressing-up-while-men-dress-down-and-did-they-change-after-this-lecture-119-blog/#IDComment140641775 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/24/how-conscious-are-you-of-your-seat-in-class-before-and-after-todays-lecture-119-blog/#IDComment139688319 Personally, I have a group of friends I sit with in this Sociology class, so I am not conscience to which friend I sit next to. But, I did like this topic discussed in class and do think that it is very true. After engaging in this discussion makes me take more notice to where people choose to sit and even though I cannot read minds; their facial expressions can tell a lot. Also, if I am sitting down with empty seats next to me, I will be more aware of the fact if the person comes close to me, will they sit, or hesitate? Although I do agree with the fact that people consciously and unconsciously pick where they want to sit in the classroom, there are other factors that are included and involved as well. For instance, whether the seat if close or far from the front of the room, if the seat is on the end of the aisle, in the middle or toward one side, whether the right seat is cleaner than the left, etc. So, nobody can really say that race is the initial case unless they rule out all the other factors. Myself personally, I don’t choose where I sit in class, on the bus, wherever, in regards to the race of an individual. I choose my seat based on many of the previous factors I listed above, which involves being close to the front, if the seat is clean (because I am germaphobic) and if the seat is on the aisle. But, if there is a person sitting where I prefer to sit, I do not base that on race either, but on the mere fact that if that person looks like they take care of themselves. I know that may be just as bad as basing the person you sit beside off of race, but it is what it is. I would think nobody wants to sit next to somebody who smells, picking their scabs, farting, etc. It distracts me and everybody around them. Also, the logic and theory behind Sam’s topic when discussing interviews could be based on the fact that the person had a bad experience with people of that race; which does not infer racism, but it could just be out of fear. As Sam explained, people tend to look out or feel more attached toward those who have similarities or are of the same skin color/complexion/race. I agree as well, because I think that some people have the mentality that you should look out for those like you. Like ‘all for one and one for all.’ Also, skin color is a similarity in some and some people might just have that instant connection when they discover that similarity, causing one to sit to the person or closer to the person. Although I stated that I did enjoy this topic, I think that it should be further investigated and all other factors should be ruled out. Sun, 3 Apr 2011 17:09:28 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/02/24/how-conscious-are-you-of-your-seat-in-class-before-and-after-todays-lecture-119-blog/#IDComment139688319 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/22/what-do-you-think-about-interracial-relationships-119-blog/#IDComment138912736 High school was ending and prom was right around the corner. I had been strictly friends with this young boy for a while now. (Ironically, I used to hate him). But, after we had another class together, we became friends. So, prom was coming up and we had both kind of figured that we wanted to be each others prom date and we made it official. When I shared the news with my mom, she made rude comments, yells, and scorns me because I am not going to prom with someone who would be HER ideal prom date. I tried not to get too involved with the subject because, one I was so furious and two, I frankly did not care. I was so shocked to hear what my mom was saying and that she would ever say something like that. Despite whatever she had to say, I was still going and I gave her the option to stay home (I actually wanted her to stay home, because I did not want that negative energy around me when the time came). But, she ended up coming to my ‘send off’ and everything seemed fine on the outside only because nobody knew what happened behind closed doors. If anything, I would expect my dad to disagree before my mother. And the sad part is, he was just a prom date, we were not in a relationship. Although all this happened, I still will never change my preferences in dating for my mother. She is not the one involved in the relationship and if I am happy, she should be as well. In the long run, if my mother chooses to step out my life because of something like this, then so be it. I feel so strong about interracial dating and for someone to be upset over something like that to me is petty. I must admit, it does hurt inside, but not as much as it makes me angry. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:34:55 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/22/what-do-you-think-about-interracial-relationships-119-blog/#IDComment138912736 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/22/what-do-you-think-about-interracial-relationships-119-blog/#IDComment138912604 I am all for interracial dating and I think that it is a beautiful thing. I love to see couples and families feeling comfortable enough to step outside their comfort zone and experience various cultures, traditions, etc., that they have never experiences before. I feel as though love has no color, race, gender, ethnicity, one culture, one tradition, so why should society try force these things upon it. I think it is probably more of the stereotypes (and sometimes ones values, and families) that get put on race rather than that person being of that race itself. For example, a Caucasian male may restrict himself from dating African American females because he thinks all African American females are loud and ghetto. Consuming and believing negative thoughts like the one, completely block out people of that race, allowing them to miss the ones of opposite characteristics out there. I am an African American female and I certainly do not discriminate when in terms of dating, but that does not mean I do not have my preferences. I probably would never (or could never see myself) dating a full blown Asian. I was just never attracted to them. Although I have never been into an official relationship/commitment with some one outside of my race, being Hispanic/White, I definitely would not mind. But, I have talked to boys who are Hispanic and White. Multiracial boys are always welcomed as well. In terms of my family, out of all of my first cousins, three of them are bi-racial their mom is white and their dad is African American. My side of the family does not know much about or communication much with their mothers side, due to other reasons but, it does not seem like anybody has an issue. In class this past Tuesday, Sam asked a question that really hit home to me, because Ive had a personal experience with this. He asked how our parents would feel if weve ever dated outside our own race and even though many students answered their parents would not mind, he stressed the fact that you really do not know, until your parents are put into the situation. When asked, I would tell my friends my mother would not mind who I dated, little did I know I was wrong. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:34:08 +0000 http://www.worldinconversation.org/2011/03/22/what-do-you-think-about-interracial-relationships-119-blog/#IDComment138912604