[Lance]

It may be difficult to resist the urge, but resist you should. Stuttering is often a disability related to poor self-esteem. Think about how you would feel if when you were trying to say something the person you were talking to cut you off, assumed they knew what you were trying to communicate, and provided a response. You might feel like that person thought you were stupid or slow. Stutterers are not stupid or slow, and neither are you. Be polite. Be patient. Let the person complete their own thought in their own time. You will help them immensely. In fact, if they get frustrated with themselves be reassuring and encourage them to continue. Your kindness and patience will help them.

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[Lance]

I'm not a particularly religious person, but I think your question contains your answer. Fundamentalist is another word for extremist. So, you have extremists in two religions battling each other. Religion can be positive when not taken to extremes. It can be a positive influence in directing a person's behavior. It can provide answers to people who are struggling with questions about their life. The problems come when people start to believe that their version of religion provides the only correct answers. That you have to behave in the way their religion tells you to behave. Avoid the edges and you can be OK, no matter which religion feels right for you. Of course, you don't have to find the answers to your questions or guidance for your behavior within any religion at all. It is quite possible to find solutions and guidance on your own.

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[Lance]

I'm not sure what 'raw smellin' means? If it means foul or rank maybe you're hanging around with teenage white boys who have just entered puberty and haven't learned how to manage their body odors, yet. I'ld avoid assuming all of any race has a particular odor, or flavor.

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[Lance]

I'ld guess you are hanging around with boys who are attempting to assert their masculinity and prove their manliness. The only way they think they can do that is by putting others down/lower than themselves. I think you'll find as you get older most men don't feel the need to put others down in order to raise themselves up. In fact if you look for men who try to raise you up without the expectation of anything in return you'll have many happy relationships.

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[Lance]

I have to tell on myself. When I read your subject I thought it said 'White pubes'. I'm 52 and yes my pubes are turning white, or gray. Ha! See what you have to look forward to?!

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[Lance]

Body hair doesn't offend me in the least. I've noticed that body hair in general seems to have become a problem for some younger people. For example, on the TV show Big Brother I notice the younger folks are highly concerned about body hair, whether they're male or female. I think it's just a fad. If your a beautiful person inside it won't matter what hair, warts, whatever, you have on the outside. It'll shine right through.

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[Lance]

You asked this question over a year ago, so I expect you went forward on your own. But, I'll tell you what I heard in our company's diversity training. It pays to accept, understand, respect, and learn about racial and cultural differences. And I should emphasize 'pays' since that's what business is all about. If your company encourages those within the organization to celebrate their differences they create an atmosphere where everyone's efforts and ideas are respected and rewarded. The company benefits. If the company encourages employees to understand and accept the racial and cultural differences of their customers they encourage more people to do business with the company. The company benefits, again. The bottom line in business is the bottom line.

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[Lance]

This may sound strange coming from an older white male, but yes racism is still prevalent. I can't speak from the perspective of one being discriminated against, but I can speak from the perspective of one who has witnessed others be discriminatory. Perhaps you've heard about the case where the Denny's restaurant change was sued by a class of black patrons who experienced racism there? Or, more recently the case with Cracker Barrel restaurants? It happens so often in so many different situations people can begin to expect that treatment, even when it is not taking place. My advice would be to be as positive and pleasant in such a situation. Attempt to reassure the patron you would never do such a thing. Smile. If the situation escalates get your manager/supervisor to step in.

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[Lance]

I think it's great if teens listen to classic rock. Even at my age I listen to music from a previous generation than my own called Blues and Jazz. I think it's important for someone who appreciates music to listen to the 'roots' of where music originated. Blues and Jazz music grew into Rock and Roll. Styles were blended and a new thing grew from it. It's great! Now to your question. Why would some adults not want you to listen to 'their' music? Music is a very personal thing. Some people identify so strongly with 'their' music they feel like they own it. I can't say for sure, since I don't know if my parents battled with my grandparents over the music they listened to, but I and many of the rock music era had to fight with our parents to be able to hear it, literally. To this day there are groups and communities that think rock and roll is bad, even evil. Churches in my day would collect record albums from their community and destroy them, claiming rock and roll was the devil's music. The same was true with Blues. Blues grew out of Gospel music and in that era people who listened to Gospel believed the Blues was the devil's music. I encourage you to listen to classic rock and roll. When Jimmy Paige sings 'The Lemon Song' know that he's paying tribute to the black blues singer who wrote those words 50 years before. Pick up Eric Clapton's tribute CD 'Me and Mr. Johnson' and you just might hear some of the lyrics from Lemon Song. Explore.

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[Lance]

I agree that it's no one's business if someone else has a large family. However, you are asking why someone would make disparaging comments about a large family. Here are two reasons I can think of... You are taking more of the earth's resources than is your share. There are those that believe there should be zero population growth. Two parents should have no more than two children. This is considered a responsible life style since the earth may not be able to support many more people. The children may suffer since the parents will not be able to adequately support a large number of kids. That is financially support and emotionally support them. A parent's wages can only go so far, and a parent's time can only be split so many ways.

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