While shopping at Wal-Mart, I saw a gentleman wearing what I believed to be a Pakistani hat (I looked up hats and found \"kufi\" hats in the library computer yay library!) and complimented his wife on her clothing. I will never know what nationality they were it is politically incorrect to ask but we shared the common language of a smile for a compliment given and accepted.<\/p>\n
Near the service desk at the front of the store, a gentleman was dressed in a kilt. I was compelled to walk over and compliment him. Again, we shared smiles.<\/p>\n
I often listen to the Spanish speaking workers, and the flowing musicality of the speech pleases my ear. I admit to finding it a bit annoying, but that is only because I worked with bilingual people who spoke English better than I speak Spanish. One of them said something, then they all turned and laughed in my direction, an indication that perhaps I should at least learn some rudimentary Spanish!<\/p>\n
On my way out of the store, I was politically incorrect. I asked the young worker where he was from (lovely accent) and he replied he is from Mexico originally. He didn't seem to mind when I told him I was writing an article in favor of diversity, and did not mean to be politically incorrect, but wanted to share the adventure.<\/p>\n
What adventure can one find at the stores? People not like me. Different dress, different colors, different accents.<\/p>\n
Other cultures may be a bit odd in my view, but I'd win the bet they think I'm odd, too! We may not totally understand one another, but I believe we should try to enjoy diversity.<\/p>\n
I do not know about anyone else, but I would find it deadly dull to have nothing but people exactly like me in the world. It may lead to differences, but a totally calm life is, I feel, boring beyond belief.<\/p>\n
Nan Hassall resides in Lockport.<\/p>\n
How about this ...<\/p>\n
Eat white bread<\/p>\n
morning, noon and night<\/p>\n
but no butter.<\/p>\n
It is yellow.<\/p>\n
and<\/p>\n
Drink purified water,<\/p>\n
morning, noon, and night,<\/p>\n
but no cherry Kool-Aid.<\/p>\n
It is red.<\/p>\n
Or<\/p>\n
Drink cold milk<\/p>\n
morning, noon, and night<\/p>\n
but not chocolate.<\/p>\n
It is brown.<\/p>\n
And<\/p>\n
Eat sweet candy,<\/p>\n
morning, noon, and night,<\/p>\n
But not licorice.<\/p>\n
It is black.<\/p>\n
and<\/p>\n
Isn't that menu<\/p>\n
just<\/p>\n
Too, too restrictive<\/p>\n
And damn bloody<\/p>\n
Boring?<\/p>\n
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