Question of the Day: Day 23
Would you treat a complete stranger the same way that you would treat someone in your family?
posted by Michelle at 10:06 AM
We are looking for answers to some hard questions as we dig deep inside and explore our own core values and how that guides not just our own lives but the very world that we live in. These questions will be asked to a group of high school students but we would also like to hear from the world at large. While we hope to keep this forum wide open we do reserve the right to delete responses that we find to be offensive or combative in nature. Thank you for participating with us.
posted by Michelle at 10:06 AM
12 Comments:
Yes. There are exceptions - when intuition says "Be Careful with this one", there are boundaries set to ensure safety - but, as a rule, I was taught that strangers should be treated with the utmost kindness until or unless there is a reason to behave differently.
At the worst times in our home, I have commented that it mystifies me how my children (and, I must admit, I have done this, too) will treat each other with far less consideration than they would treat someone they didn't know at all.
I have tried to instill manners in my childrean - and they will use those manners liberally with strangers.
My best friend was once a stranger, and still would be if I had not welcomed her into my life as I would a sister.
NO BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW THEM. IF I COULD I WOULD TRY TO GET TO KNOW THEM. I CAN NOT TRUST STRANGERS RIGHT OFF THE BAT.
Well, no. I dont treat a stranger exactly the same way as my family. But the difference is that I don't know what they are interested in etc...there might be more asking/conversation and less intuitive knowing. I am probably 'nicer' to strangers than I am to my imediate family...but thats how it is I guess. With my family I am open, let my feelings show; with strangers I am reserved, hiding from them until they open up a bit to me too.
Having said that, I still instinctively trust a stranger. If I was driving I would pick up the random hitchikers, except the ones with bloodstained shirts etc etc. I don't think this puts me at a risk that is over the odds. What I gain is far out of proportion to the chances of me losing anything, so I am fine with that way of life.
oops...the 'anon' post was me btw...
No, because I have no respect for my family, so if a stranger came up to me I would help them. But I wouldn't show any caring.
I treat folks the way I would wish to be treated until they show me otherwise. Obviously there are visceral reactions that should not be ignored, like them pointing a gun at your face wouldn't encourage me to ask them if they are having a bad day......but all in all, everybody is due respect until they show otherwise.
bbnaz
I will not treat them like family but i will show them respect and treat them nicely.
I would respect someone but I wouldn't treat them the same way because I don't know them. I beleave that you should always give someone a chance but thats about all.
Yes and no. It depends on the situation. Of course, I am careful around strangers upon first meeting them, but can quickly ascertain how comfortable I am or not. If I'm comfortable, they can be treated as well as I treat family.
That would be a tough one to lay claim to. You just don't have the history or emotional bond with a stranger that you have with a family member. The best I could do would be to try and treat strangers with the same respect that I would expect and not make any pre-judgements based on appearances or other people's comments. Even this is tough to do but it is a worthwhile goal to shoot for.
yes. you never know...
No I would not because, I can honestly say I treat some of my family rude and with stranger I will treat them with respect untill they have lost it.
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