Sunday Sixpack - 09/09/07

[Refugee]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself?

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind?

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend?

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be?

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable?

[Refugee]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? - I would love to say I'm a 1, but...it's the real world. Probably a 5?

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? - I hate admitting this, but I think "not India again". Although it's not real difficult for me, maybe because my mom was Japanese and I grew up with kids who had parents of different origins and foreign accents seem easier for me to understand for some reason.

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? - I'm sorry, I wouldn't. I have a HUGE problem with organized religions.

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/) -

You Are Not Prejudiced http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.


5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? - To be honest, very pissed off.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? - I have to say yes.

[WildflowerNJ]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? I would love to say 1, too....but maybe 4.....

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? I have trouble hearing on the phone as it is....I would be thinking I am going to have to ask them to speak up....

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? I probably would not....

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced?

You Are Not Prejudiced

http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg

Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

Are You Prejudiced?

http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? I would be upset...

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? I would be watching the faces....I would hope someone would help me....

[Echosoftom]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? - Probably about a 6.


2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? - Unfortunately, it's probably something like, oh hell, I can see how this is going to turn out.


3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? - I've had this actually happen before and I went. It wasn't a bad experience either. I really liked her pastor and his philosophy.


4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)
You Are Not Prejudiced
http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg
Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? - Most likely anger. I've always felt people should get jobs and promotions because they're qualified and deserve it. But I realize in the real world that doesn't always happen.


6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? - Not really, I'm not uncomfortable with different races.

[KansasPettyFan]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? I would say a 5.

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? Oh, no, not again. I am sorry, but how are they going to help if I can't understand them and spend the conversation saying, could you repeat that?

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? No, thanks. 4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)

You Are Not Prejudiced

http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg

Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

Are You Prejudiced?

http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/
5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? Pretty upset.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? I'd be as uncomfortable in that neighborhood as I would be in any one that I didn't know anyone, same race or not.

[conmae]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself?
4

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind?

I am more concerned that they won't understand me & the conversation will just irritate me more than the original problem

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend?

Fairly unlikely as I rarely go to my own church


4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)

You Are Not Prejudiced http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.


5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be?

I can be pretty sensitive so I'd probably tear up and feel like a big weiny


6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable?

It would totally depend on the neighborhood itself...not necessarily what the people look like

Friday afternoon I left the mall with Griffin to find my van had a flat tire. There I stood, with a kid in a wheelchair, frantically dialing my cell phone to get help and only one person stopped to offer help..he was a kid about 16... I would have thought that teens are so self-involved they wouldn't have noticed ( I learned a little lesson in human nature)...also a lady left a note alerting me to the flat and her phone # when I had gone back in the mall to wait for my husband

[surfnburn]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself?

Jeezz...I've met a couple of 10s who are patients at my clinic. Karma got 'em bad. They're a mess. I'm realllllly far from that, so probably about a 2.

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind?

I can do this. Half my relatives are hard to understand. Also, I lived in China for awhile. I always appreciated how friendly people were and how they helped me to understand. (Er....this wasn't the case when I traveled to France...lol)

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend?

I've been to those. I'm unconvertible and a hopeless agnostic. Many have tried. I'd decline the offer because I already know how it will go.

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced?

You Are Not Prejudiced

http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg

Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be?

At least that's a better reason than someone kissing my boss's butt... That happened at my last job...lol Jeezz....it was so obvious it was sickening.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable?

It depends on the crime rate in the area.

[wild1forever]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? - 4 or 5.

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? - Can we communicate? If it's an important issue, I need to be able to understand what the person is saying.


3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? - Sure, but they would be wasting their time if they were trying to convert me.

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/) -

You Are Not Prejudiced http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.


5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? - I'd be angry, of course.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? - Probably a little more likely. I would be more concerned if the neighborhood appears run-down and crappy.

[Barnburner]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself?
About a 4.


2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind?
I just hope we can each understand what the other is trying to say.


3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend?
Yeah, I'd go.


4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)
You Are Not Prejudiced
http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg
Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.
Are You Prejudiced?
http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/


5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be?
Probably upset. I think you need to earn a position based on merit.


6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable?
I think I'd be more uncomfortable because they were all strangers, but at long as one of them knew how to fix a car, I guess I could be OK with it.

[Wingspan91089]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? - Probably a 4.

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? - I should call back. There's no point in struggling through a phone call like that.

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? I'd attend if I had nothing else going on. I'm always interested in different religions.

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)
You Are Not Prejudiced

http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg

Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? I would say that that's a bunch of shit.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? I'd be uncomfortable because they're strangers, and I wouldn't know if they're good people or not. I'd be uncomfortable if the car breaks down anywhere!

[agirl]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? - 4ish

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? - I'm speaking to someone in India.

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? - I'm not into organized religion so not to likely.

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)

Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? - pissed off

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? - No. I'd just be on my phone calling my car service.

[AndreaM]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? 3


2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? "I hope I can make out what they're saying, or this is going to be a loong call!" I actually love accents, and would wonder where they're from, as well!


3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? I wouldn't. I don't go to church unless absolutely necessary. Last time was for my Godson's christening back in 1997, so how funny is it that I'm his Godmother?!


4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)***You Are Not Prejudiced***
Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.



5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? I'm not surprised; let's put it that way.


6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? I'm uncomfortable because my car broke down, period. That makes you vulnerable no matter where you are. That's why I carry a cell phone. I hate asking anyone for help that I don't know. I've had a guy scream at me because my car broke down in front of his driveway, and he had to drive his Mercedes' $500 tires OVER THE CURB!

[Yuppie]

1. Considering all possible factors about a person that make us different, like age, appearance, religion, race, origin, sexual preference, etc., with 10 being the most prejudiced and 1 being the least, how do you think you would rate yourself? - I guess 3.

2. You’re having a problem with a product or service and you call customer service. You are finally connected with someone who has a thick accent that sounds difficult to understand. What is the first thing that goes through your mind? - I hope I can understand him/her.

3. A co-worker you like tells you that his or her church is holding an “open house” and is encouraging people of other faiths to visit. You and your co-worker are of different faiths. How likely would you be to attend? I wouldn't attend

4. Take the quiz: Are you prejudiced? (http://www.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/)
You Are Not Prejudiced

http://images.blogthings.com/areyouprejudicedquiz/prejudiced-3.jpg

Not only are you color blind, but you're also ethnicity blind, gender blind, and sexual orientation blind.
You don't judge someone until you truly know them. And even then, you're probably reluctant to judge.
You try to treat everyone equally. Everyone has a fair chance with you.
Good job - there's not a prejudiced bone in your body.

5. You lose a big promotion to someone who you considered to be less qualified than you are, despite the fact that you are only going by instinct in making that determination. If your boss later pulls you aside and explains that because of a growing effort to promote diversity, the other person was selected over you. What would your first reaction likely be? I would screw you.

6. Your car breaks down in a neighborhood in which everyone is of a different race than you: are you more likely to be uncomfortable? Unfortantly I would be scared.