2006-08-16
10:34 p.m.

Sensitivity to others...

I suppose I should be the last person on earth to talk about this issue as I’m not one to be ultra sensitive to the feelings of others. I know I’ve had my fair share of being personally insensitive to others.

But I must say that being on various missions has more or less made me much more aware of such issues. For example, we are told never ever to touch any kid’s head in Indonesia. You know how sometimes we find the kid cute and like to touch their heads fondly? Such actions are a no-no in Indonesia.

By the same token, I really do dislike others to poke at my head. I mean, gently touching it, or even pushing it playfully or ruffling hair is one thing. To poke at it several times and say at the same time ‘you’re not sensitive’ is quite another thing altogether. Look who’s talking about not being sensitive right?? How would you feel if someone poked at your head and said you’re not being sensitive?

I don’t know if it was done in jest, but it was done anyway. And I hate it.

I’m just posting this as a cathartic action ok? The person who did it won’t come here anyway. I’m just posting this to make myself feel better.

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