Thursday, October 8, 2009

The Stereotype




I walked down the street today and I felt powerful. I felt like i owned the world. My red heels which were today's pick made me unstoppable. People could feel my energy, when I went to Camps Bay for drinks this evening the waiter ran around me like I was the queen. With my eyes tucked neatly behind my D&Gs, I played the part of the stereotype he had assumed I was. He treated me with respect, he was pleasant . . . but he expected a huge tip! Do day time heels mean money? Or is this a "week day drink at Camps Bay" association?
I was sitting next to my brother who was dressed as if he had just come off the beach: t-shirt, shorts and slops. Did this affect the waiter?

While we were sitting, sipping on our cocktails, a man in a black Golf 6 drove up. He parked right in front of me. my immidiate association was "rick prick" driving around in a new Golf and he can barely even drive *his parrallel parking skills could do with some work*! he just happened to leave his emergency lights on... my brother being the gentleman he is reminded him and turns out this golf driver is such a nice guy, down to earth and funny!

Here I am trying to prove a point about stereotyping and being judged.... when i still do it myself.




3 comments:

  1. I do believe what you wear and how you present does sometimes reflect some sort of characteristic which you possess. :)

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  2. If we have to dress up to be respected and treated properly then our society is shit.

    Remember how people treated the gumboot dancers?

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  3. it might not be right, but it true. AND, you always feel better when you look better!

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