When did you ...?

Question

When did you figure out that not everyone sees the world as you do?

I just find it staggering how there are so many people who obviously do not appricate that others sometimes see the world quite differently.

I am referring to these posts that are essentially "since I can't do ___ then nobody can, why not?" and "by my definition of such and so, theres no solution to this problem, and since I do not know about it, its completely unsolvable" type questions.

a dozen people observe an event, they will each see it a little differently some might see it *signifigantly* differently. few people would disagree that this difference in perspective occurs. ... but so many seem to not realize how much different the worldviews in general can be, especially on things such as religion and spirituality.

Answer 1

Well said, RW!

I've known this since I was very little. I'm 26 now and I still don't always have this on my mind when I'm trying to make a point or to educate.

It's something that I know (that we all think/see differently), but to put into practice in the way I deal with other people, I'm very slow still.

It's called perspective and it comes from our upbringing, our parents' beliefs, our culture, our religion, our life experiences, work...interests...

Since not any of these experiences and backgrounds are the same for all of us, we can expect our perception to be different as well in how we view the world and the situations we find ourselves in.

If I could give you 10 points for asking such a great question, you'd be my choice for today.

Answer 2

When I was about 7 years old I used to read my dad's old copies of National Geographic. I remember the very day that I realised that other people have emotions and I remember thinking not long after that those half naked people in the National Geographic must have some strange way of life. It was then that I began experimenting with my own beliefs and perception of reality, of course as a child, it wasn't very well understood. I don't think I really 'got it' until I was 18 or 19 when I got out of my predominately white middle class neighbourhood and experienced life outsideo f my sheltered Christian, everyone believes the same thing except me, high school. I believe my parents sheltering and religion stunted my growth.

Answer 3

I learned it when we moved from the U.S. to another country. I learned that I had to give some thought to what I was about to say before opening my mouth! Something not required when living among your own group.

Our sons learned that lesson at a much younger age in an American school in France. Among other things, one son learned first-hand that apartheid meant something much different to someone from South Africa.

I think everyone could learn much from becoming "the minority" for a while.
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Answer 4

I can't give you a precise date, but I have to admit (sadly!) it's only been in the last ten years, or so.

(I'm 61 yrs old, so that's REALLY pathetic!)

Edit:

I realized at a very young age that people are different, I just didn't realize what the difference actually was.

Answer 5

I was very aware of the differences at a very early age...especially when it came to religion, spirituality, trust and truth.
All are totally relevant to the persons own perspective.

ie: the crowded elevator always smells differnt to the midget!

Blessings
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Trinity

Answer 6

actually i think that most people realise many others see the world differently, it's just that they immediately write it off as a bad thing - that they must be stupid or evil, for instance. i tend to think they must just be misinformed, cos obviously i'm right about everything :)

Answer 7

Wow, good question.

I remember telling another kid (when I was a child) that the lion king song he was singing was awful and worldly (which he had no idea what that non-sense meant).

I guess that gave me a clue that ppl don't all get the same info/ bs.

Worldly - idk how to explain it, it's some religious crap my parents sprout.

Answer 8

I was very youn when I found out that other people had their own views and none of us where right.

Answer 9

I think that happens around age two or three. That's what my Psychology professor said.

Or were you just venting?

Answer 10

taking it personally?