Reasons for learning about other people?

I think learning about others is one of the best things in the world. I wish I could do it full time. I'm amazed at the personalities and views of so many people on HF mostly from your posts but also from PM conversations that I rank now among my most treasured conversations.

You already know yourself, or think you do.
What value do you find in learning about others? What do you find out about your own views, or yourself in general when learning of lifestyles, beliefs or cultures unlike your own? Have you changed your views about different beliefs, lifestyles or cultures?

Your answers will be graded (by someone). Your answers should be in essay form and at least 4 paragraphs. If you are unable to answer in 4 paragraphs then your answer can be as long or short as you want.

You can answer any or all of the questions asked above, or you can elaborate on any other line of thought related to learning about others.

There is no deadline for this assignment. And you can answer multiple times as you think of more answers.

 

I've learned that it is possible for me to hate all kinds of different people for no reason at all.

Kidding.

I like learning about different cultures. Many times it reminds me of just how brain dead many Americans are most of the time.

 

Here on HF I have found it's very interesting talking to other people from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people of different ages.
It's an opportunity you wouldn't get if it wasn't for the internet. I've learned a lot about America that I wouldn't know otherwise from my American friends on here and also a little bit about Indian culture from Indian members. I've had some of my views challenged, sometimes found agreement, and often find a sense of empathy.

It helps you to see the way other people think about things.

We all tend towards a viewpoint that's limited by cultural assumptions, personal experience etc, so it can be very interesting to interact with people who have different perspectives and are conditioned slightly differently than ourselves.

All that is useful in expanding one's level of insight into things in general. And of course, you develop a kind of affection for certain people.

 

My question would be, why not do this? People will be much more honest and open with you if they know they won't be held locally accountable for everything they say. The interaction is much more real, in most cases.

 

Moving to NYC has helped me learn soooooo much about different ethnic groups and their religions and backgrounds. Its nice to have dinners at their homes too because you get the real deal in terms of food and atmosphere.

As an observer by nature I like to watch and people as they go about their lives. So much to see here We are all like little works of art to study and admire. Sharing with each other is stimulating and brings fresh perspective.

 

Because I accidently met them.

 

People can be interesting. Lots of people find me interesting for whatever reasons.
I like talking to people in their 50s+ that's where the interesting conversations come from.
I rarely find anything my own age group has to say that's interesting, unless it's sports or music concerts.

 

You could make a full time job with me and my insane past. But you already know that. I'm sure you deleted my messages as fast as you could. haha.

I find it fascinating learning about peoples lives. That's what I do all day long while they are sitting in my chair at work. I think you can learn a lot from listening to other peoples stories. You can pick up on little pieces of their personality. Sometimes you can see parts of yourselves in them. See how they work through things in their lives.

There are definitely things that I have learned from other people about other beliefs. I don't know that my beliefs have changed but I always think its interesting to learn about other people. I've definitely learned different things about lifestyles and cultures though. Things I would have never probably known had I not talked to certain people.

 

No, I have kept most of your messages. Your PM's are great. You are a very interesting person and I have learned a great deal from you and about you. You are a strong person, you are wise in the area of relationships and you have a great sense of humor. I only delete a message from anyone in which there is only something in it like, "Hey, how are you doing", or something like that because I am right about at the limit in my message inbox. I get rid of my sent messages every week or so.

I have learned a lot about my own prejudices. I've always considered my self open minded, but I never realized that open mindedness can reach much deeper levels.

I have learned something from and about every one I have conversed with. I have also learned much about members through their posts only.

I used to read 1 to 2 hours or more at night, or in the mornings if I wake up early. I've cut that time down considerably as i find that what I learn on HF much more valuable.

Now, back to the spanking forum.

 

I agree, and for me, each new perspective helps me understand that we are all the same at the very deepest level, even with all of our differences.

 

Anonymity = freedom of expression for the most part (I love it). Also, It's much easier to get to know each other when no one is being judgemental. But at the same time if you are judgemental and investigate the judging, you find out a lot about yourself. Mostly what I have found when investigating my judging of someone else is that I'm always wrong. I believe it's better to just see a person as they are without thinking about them in terms of your own right or wrong. You learn a whole lot about your rights and wrongs too.

 

Thank you. A lot of people in my life know my story but very few have gotten the whole story of those 3 years all at once like you did. I think most people would be shocked to know the hell I went through because I don't wear it on my sleeve and I've chosen to not let it affect my future. Everyone has things that happen in their lives that shapes who they are as a person. A lot of times when you find something out about someone you can say "ohhh yeah, that explains it" I don't think I'm like that. I think most people say "really? And your not more fucked up than this?" Haha. You're a good man and a good friend.

Now about spanking....yes please!

 

Thank you!

:blush5: Are you being naughty?:2thumbsup:

 

Who me??? Naughty??? NEVER!!!! :smilielol5:





YES. I'm naughty! :2thumbsup:

 

I feel this same way..I watch and listen to people very carefully..they astonish me, there are so many variations of people

 

And sometimes as individuals we have different variations of ourselves from time to time.

It is interesting how we all change in different circumstances, or rather, for different circumstances.

 

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