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First Impressions
By Azharhussein Janmohamed
When we arrive at university,
many of us will have
preconceived ideas or
stereotypes about different
people and cultures. However,
it is important for us to be
open-minded and not to draw
conclusions about people until
we know all the facts. Below is
a story a friend shared with me
recently that highlights the
importance of being non-
judgmental. It is a reminder for
us all.
An old man was sitting with
his 25 year old son in the train.
The train was about to leave
the station. All of the
passengers were settling down
in their seats. As the train
started to move, the young
man seemed to be lled with a
lot of joy and curiosity. He was
sitting on the window side. He
put one hand out of the
window, feeling the passing
wind. He shouted, "Papa,
seeall the trees rushing by!"
His father smiled and admired
his son's feelings.