Write about an experience when someone assumed something about you because of a stereotype. What was the situation, and what did you do?

Prompt Response: When I go out, people just assume me to be quiet and reserved, but I'm not like that. I'm usually an extrovert, but no one would try to get to know me in that way. So many people just keep their assumptions about me. When situations like that arise, i try to talk to the people who are generalizing me and say how I'm not so introverted like people believe me to be.

Summary: We learned about stereotypes in class 

Reflection: I realize now that there are many stereotypes in the world and there are many people who use it and use it against people in general use and its saddening to see that.


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