The other day I overheard a conversation in which someone referred to one member of a coaching staff as "the black one." It struck me as a bit jarring, in the racist sense, but it was also the fastest way to make the identification. It made me wonder how people describe me when they're trying to save time. Something tells me I wouldn't like it.
But enough about me. How would someone describe you to a stranger if the goal were to help locate you in a crowded room? Be honest. Leave your comment below.
I have a half-hypothesis about how your answers will run. I'll tell you later. For now, leave a comment and tell me what shorthand (up to three descriptors) would describe you uniquely in a room full of people. Let's assume that the people in the room are a representative sample of your fellow citizens.
Published on July 10, 2011 23:00