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Honestly, I have found the "generalized other" kind of ridiculous on several occassions. I do believe that we should follow the social orders, but that should not keep us from being spontaneous. Sometimes we restrain ourselves from participating in new sports, or having friends that are different from us (race, age, etc.) because we are afraid that society might think less of us, even if we are not doing anything wrong. I try not to care about the generalized other anymore, for example if I do something or say something dumb when I'm out with my friends and start laughing really bad in let's say... the mall or a park or a restaurant... people might think I'm ridiculous, but being spontaneous is part of the joys of life. I don't consider myself part of that generalized other as I don't like getting involved in that which is none of my business, I would not judge someone for being spontaneous.
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posted by Unknown @ 8:56 PM
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I totally agree with you! Sometimes we tend to think waaaaay to much about what other people will think and we tend to miss out on what life has in store for us. I honestly do the same thing. I'll sing in the middle of the street, and run like a kid whenever I want to. I try not to care too much, except when it is required.. like in important meetings.
I can honestly say that I constantly have the generalized other in mind. I never want to do anything that might be embarrassing enough to tarnish myself totally. Now around certain groups, however, I hold no craziness back!
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