https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16 For each story you read, post one universal issue/theme/conflict that we could write about in our personal response. Please STAR your favorites. en-us 2023-02-06 16:52:35 UTC 2023-02-15 19:42:41 UTC hello@padlet.com kathanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2472509016 It explains the difficulties of loving someone with different worldviews and perspectives than you.]]> 2023-02-07 21:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2472509016 kathanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2472513348 How a name could define others' perception of you and your own identity.]]> 2023-02-07 21:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2472513348 kathanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2472517118 The author explains how in order to fit in you may need to assimilate and adopt other traditions, even if they seem odd or distasteful. ]]> 2023-02-07 21:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2472517118 hansanders01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473648063 This story shows how some immigrants may struggle with their identity when they move somewhere because they want to fit into the new society but still want to be who they are.]]> 2023-02-08 15:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473648063 hansanders01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473654994 It shows that assimulation is hard, but you can assimulate and keep your traditions from where you came from as well.]]> 2023-02-08 15:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473654994 hansanders01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473660487 It explains how being true to yourself is always the best thing to do, even if you have to reject opportunities to do it.]]> 2023-02-08 15:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473660487 allkoch01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473897915 You should always hold onto your culture and not let other people influence how you speak. Dialects are an important aspect of peoples cultures and should be respected.]]> 2023-02-08 18:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473897915 allkoch01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473900701 There can be problems that arise when you love others who may think differently than you but you should always keep your culture in mind.]]> 2023-02-08 18:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473900701 allkoch01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473919821 Immigrants commonly deal with the problems and stereotypes that come with having a non-white name. This affects their ability to get a job and is hard for them to be themselves.]]> 2023-02-08 18:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473919821 allkoch01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473934368 Assimilating into a new culture can be hard but it's important to not throw away your own. Its also important to learn what other people think before just assuming.]]> 2023-02-08 18:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2473934368 dangrib01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474151755 A conflict is that some people are forced to choose between denying their identity for their dream job or keeping their identity to do something they would rather no do.]]> 2023-02-08 21:52:59 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474151755 dangrib01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474156409 Don't abandon your culture for another. Combine both to stay independent yet accepting of your new culture that you live in.]]> 2023-02-08 21:58:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474156409 dangrib01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474162272 Being an immigrant has its downsides. One of these keys being the issue with foreign names. Names that are common in one country can be non-existent in another. This can make it harder to make friends and get jobs, since people would want to take the hassle of getting someone's name right.]]> 2023-02-08 22:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474162272 dangrib01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474169930 Not everyone sees conflicts in the same way. We are all built on our own personal experiences, which can make loving someone who is not like you very difficult.]]> 2023-02-08 22:16:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2474169930 viosorensen01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475007149 Too often, people of different ethnicities will try so hard to impress the people that are only going to let them down and force them to assimilate. That has been a huge problem all throughout history and it would only be right to allow others to be themselves and showcase what makes them different. ]]> 2023-02-09 13:39:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475007149 viosorensen01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475016778 This story shows the real struggle of loving people who are from different cultures and while you would feel like you should fit in, you will still be drawn towards those that are closest to you and feel more protective to them first. In this world, there isn't really a balance for people who are in interracial marriages and those people can overcome the difficulties that come, but the racism in the world will always make it hard to get away from them completely. ]]> 2023-02-09 13:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475016778 viosorensen01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475024258 Many people who come to America from other places around the world find many challenges, like racism, but not many people think about how hard having an ethnic name is. People should be making room for the language and cultures of people who are from another country. Their names of course can be difficult to pronounce or associate with other words, but taking that first step towards learning someones name would make living here so much easier for them. ]]> 2023-02-09 13:50:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475024258 viosorensen01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475029677 The author narrates some of the struggles of being both a step-mom and having a different ethnic background than her step-daughters. Sometimes you have to make sacrifices to your culture in order to make a new situation work, but also keep in mind that the culture you had come from is equally important to hold on to. ]]> 2023-02-09 13:53:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475029677 abbkorpi01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475713999 Hold true to what you believe and what you want to chase after. People will always stand in your way, making you change what you believe so that you fit in.]]> 2023-02-09 22:47:03 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475713999 abbkorpi01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475720268 Racism is an issue we all see. The author was taken aback when she encountered racism and realized how alone she felt when her family could not relate to her. ]]> 2023-02-09 22:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475720268 abbkorpi01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475724175 People treat you differently depending on your background and ethnicity. Many immigrants face challenges when moving, one of which is how they may have a harder time acquiring a job. The author, Dumas, talks about how she had a hard time acquiring a job because of her ethnicity and name. ]]> 2023-02-09 23:03:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475724175 abbkorpi01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475729710 Keep the culture you have. Don't throw it out when you see other cultures different from your own, instead incorporate theirs with yours. The author does this by the end of the article when she realizes that her daughters want to be recognized and embraced despite their differences. ]]> 2023-02-09 23:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2475729710 rfish12 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570079 A major conflict within "Say What" was the struggle b/w maintaining her identity while attempting to broach the field of voice acting. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570079 kieanderson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570249 Names can help identify who you are and when people put no effort in to learning them it can undermine your identity and make you forget who you are.]]> 2023-02-10 15:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570249 adorval1 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570634 Our names define us, and when people refuse to accept our names, it feels like they're refusing to accept us.]]> 2023-02-10 15:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570634 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570730 names can truly be your identity and misinterpreting or mispronouncing names can cause someone to start losing their identity. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476570730 jezdimaze01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476571774 A common theme in Hold the Mayo is adapting to new cultures and navigating the differences.

Amelia and Bel]]> 2023-02-10 15:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476571774 ppinz https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476572178 The author hadn't experienced racism for a while before the story, but had experienced racism in this moment. This was without her family, and her husband didn't know how to help, so she felt alone. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476572178 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476572978 I think "The F Word" gives a good example of how american society gives little to no effort understanding different cultures especially in work places and schools. This story shows ways that we could improve our perspective and understanding to others. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:28:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476572978 elihill01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476573785 People of minorities have had their cultures suppressed for a long time, often purposely but even accidentally. This has caused immense difficulties for minorities to navigate societal norms. I also noticed a smaller theme could be your words can have a greater impact on someone than you can ever imagine. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476573785 samlemke01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476573795 Conflicts can arise from many different places, whether or not your identity aligns with someone. Everyone's worldviews are different and unique to themselves.]]> 2023-02-10 15:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476573795 samlemke01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476575567 Names play a huge role in one's identity, and living in a culture where your name is hard to pronounce or not very common could potentially rob someone's identity from them.]]> 2023-02-10 15:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476575567 samlemke01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476576922 Regardless of the differences between cultures, people will always stick up for the ones that they love. Culture differences play no part in who you choose as your family.]]> 2023-02-10 15:31:07 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476576922 kiltrembath01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476579014 In the Dark Trees, one of the main issues is the racism. In the passage the author was at the bowling alley and some girls went into the bathroom while she was in there and gave her weird looks. White people don't usually see these things because when people think of the word "racism" they automatically think of white people.]]> 2023-02-10 15:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476579014 elihill01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476579127 A name is the basic foundation of someone's identity, and by being dismissive, you hurt someone's inner core of their identity. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476579127 elihill01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476588025 There can be difficulties in how cultures clash, and adjusting to a different culture, while retaining your own, can be difficult, but is essential to retaining your identity and who you are.]]> 2023-02-10 15:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476588025 jerjohnson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476588617 Culture & language make up who you are, so it's important to not let anyone influence or suppress how you speak. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476588617 jerjohnson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476589896 A person's name can have a massive impact on their life, from making friends to getting jobs.]]> 2023-02-10 15:40:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476589896 jerjohnson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476596527 Different types of families & cultures can combine in unique ways. It's important to find a balance between assimilating and adapting to new cultures, while also staying true to your roots and culture.]]> 2023-02-10 15:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476596527 rujohnson3 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476612485 This story shows how important culture and your background have to do with your voice, and that it is very important to keep that part of yourself, even when pressured not to. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476612485 rujohnson3 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476614375 How some people from different cultures may struggle to assimilate themselves into a new culture. Overall this affects their identity, wanting them to change in order to fit in.]]> 2023-02-10 15:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476614375 rujohnson3 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476616736 The author shows the importance of keeping your own identity while being surrounded with people from a different background. She explains how when she was younger, the idea of a stepmother was scary. She then sort of places what she would have wanted as a kid if she had a stepmother, onto her stepchildren despite them having different views. ]]> 2023-02-10 16:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476616736 ingherstad01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476643441 It is important to accept and understand your fears rather than to avoid them.]]> 2023-02-10 16:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476643441 ingherstad01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476643856 It is better to stand out than to try to fit in.]]> 2023-02-10 16:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476643856 ingherstad01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476648840 If you feel strongly about something, don't let others bring you down about it. ]]> 2023-02-10 16:24:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476648840 adddahl01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476678867 The author's main conflict was trying to follow her dream without compromising her identity to fit it.]]> 2023-02-10 16:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476678867 adddahl01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476683063 The author explained the universal issue that many immigrants face when it comes to changing themselves and their cultural identity to fit it.]]> 2023-02-10 16:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476683063 adddahl01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476686842 The author explains her struggle with fitting in. She felt like she didn't fit into her family because she was a step-mom and she also felt like she didn't fit into American culture because she didn't like mayo. ]]> 2023-02-10 16:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476686842 mscholer2 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476691496 Your name is a huge part of your identity, and when people don't accept it, it feels as if they don't accept you. ]]> 2023-02-10 16:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476691496 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476692332 Staying true to yourself, despite how people might be against your culture and through adversity.]]> 2023-02-10 16:59:35 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476692332 smatthews73 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476692710 Foreign names can be the target of discrimination through fear of mispronunciation and ignorance]]> 2023-02-10 16:59:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476692710 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476693136 This story dives into racism and how associating yourself with different people leads to being treated differently by others]]> 2023-02-10 17:00:17 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476693136 hwestermeyer https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694043 Moving to a new place can force assimilation, and it can be hard to change your culture in a short period of time which can make people feel out of place. ]]> 2023-02-10 17:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694043 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694108 Sometimes our intolerance for anything different from what we think of as 'normal' can cause a lot of dread and turmoil for others, especially with something as personal as their name/identity. In this case, Firoozeh's name starts with an F. This makes it so that people using her name the wrong way mirrors that dread. ]]> 2023-02-10 17:01:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694108 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694500 Names are important to personal identity. When others can't properly identify someone, it can cause the person to lose their sense of self. ]]> 2023-02-10 17:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694500 ellmarjama01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694514 People who have names that are harder to pronounce/spell have a harder time getting people to respect them because some people are too incompetent to learn your name.]]> 2023-02-10 17:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476694514 natfischer01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476695805 Sometimes when something looks scary or intimidating at first, it ends up being a way to see things from another perspective.]]> 2023-02-10 17:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476695805 natsims01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476761537 A name can change peoples perceptions of you, based on their own internal stereotypes and prejudices. ]]> 2023-02-10 17:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476761537 natsims01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476822949 Going into a new culture can be very difficult and scary but it shouldn't stray you away from your own culture. You should learn to coexist with multiple cultures and embrace them. ]]> 2023-02-10 18:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476822949 carperson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476857602 A person's identity represents who they are. Often a person’s name is a big part of their identity. When meeting a person for the first time the first thing you usually learn about them is their name. This created many problems for the author as she did not have an “American” name. When the author became known by the name Juile she was given more opportunities. 

]]> 2023-02-10 19:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476857602 carperson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476864921 The author grew up with a different background then her kids. This caused her to feel like she didn’t fit into her family. ]]> 2023-02-10 19:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476864921 carperson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476868978 The author wanted to follow her dreams by picking up her phone and having her first audition. The author was denied what she wanted and worked for because of her identity. ]]> 2023-02-10 19:34:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476868978 emedeusterman01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476914276 An issue is that companies only want white voices because that is what they think that people are used to, so these are the type of people that usually get voice commercial jobs.]]> 2023-02-10 20:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476914276 emedeusterman01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476947756 Sometimes you have to accept the fact that the person that you love disagrees with you, and have to balance those two things.]]> 2023-02-10 21:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476947756 emedeusterman01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476948719 People saying something incorrectly because they are not used to it can remind you again and again of the different societies.]]> 2023-02-10 21:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476948719 emedeusterman01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476949227 This shows that you have to balance a new culture with the culture that you're used to, and some new things might seem gross. ]]> 2023-02-10 21:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476949227 chldemond01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476967932 How self-identity within one's name may be contorted because of perceptions in the lack of familiarity brought fourth by outside cultures.]]> 2023-02-10 21:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476967932 chldemond01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476970174 The author's childhood fear has always been dominant in her life, yet she filled that role in two other girls' lives almost 35 years later. The author demonstrates accommodations she uses to hold onto her culture and not impose on others.]]> 2023-02-10 21:41:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476970174 chldemond01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476971702 stereotypical jobs and corporations will steer near white voices establishing uneven distribution despite talent]]> 2023-02-10 21:43:52 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476971702 chldemond01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476973238 Conflict is all over the place when the author experienced racism for the first time in a while. Sticking with your truths is important]]> 2023-02-10 21:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2476973238 trikolby01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2477980517 This story illustrates the struggles and clashes of foreign, new people assimilating into your life. One central theme of this story is to be accepting of other cultures]]> 2023-02-12 18:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2477980517 amahadjdjelloul01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478103929 Something as simple as a person's name can entirely change how people see you and treat you. ]]> 2023-02-12 21:53:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478103929 grasteffes01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478114384 A huge conflict in this story is being able to be true to yourself whilst also following your passions. Stereotypes are a huge conflict in this story because not everyone is understand of who you are as a person]]> 2023-02-12 22:17:10 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478114384 grasteffes01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478114632 This story is about loving people despite your differences in cultures or your beliefs in upbringing. ]]> 2023-02-12 22:17:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478114632 grasteffes01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478114967 Being able to be true to yourself despite what other people say and being able to be comfortable with your identity no matter what other people believe is "normal"]]> 2023-02-12 22:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478114967 grasteffes01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478115362 Having to insert yourself into another's culture is very difficult. The story in a broad aspect isn't about "mayo" its about the culture surrounding it and how the narrator doesn't want to have to give up who they are for the people she loves]]> 2023-02-12 22:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478115362 trikolby01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478260624 The 'F' Word is a very interesting story about an immigrant in the united state and her journey to being accepted. Some common themes of this story are adapting, being who you are, and standing up for yourself. ]]> 2023-02-13 02:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2478260624 aubworley01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2479774675 Culture and langauge makes up you as a person and people judge because of it. You should never let that influence the way you speack]]> 2023-02-13 15:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2479774675 aubworley01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2479775897 The way people judge others because of their names. ]]> 2023-02-13 15:36:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2479775897 aubworley01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2479779428 Don't give up your culture to be able to be apart of other cultures instead you should mix them. ]]> 2023-02-13 15:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2479779428 luchanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480216277 Sometimes it doesn't matter how good you are, some people just can't look past your culture and race, but that doesn't mean you should change who you are.]]> 2023-02-13 20:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480216277 luchanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480217251 You can't agree with everyone, but that doesn't mean you can't show them love, compassion, and understanding.]]> 2023-02-13 20:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480217251 luchanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480218684 A name is everything, people hear a name and give some meaning to it, whether accurate or inaccurate, helpful or harmful.]]> 2023-02-13 20:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480218684 luchanson01 https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480220861 Its hard to know if you share a similar fear with other people until you ask. Don't let the assumption of other people's fears scare you.]]> 2023-02-13 20:16:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2480220861 smackenthun https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2484027768 you have to be true to yourself and who you are, no matter what everyone will think. you need to do the best thing for you]]> 2023-02-15 19:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2484027768 smackenthun https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2484033635 Different names help people identify who you are depending on what your name is. Your name is part of your identity and if people decide not to use your name to address you, part of your identity is stripped away.]]> 2023-02-15 19:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lajohnson26/m280wbomy4hqzx16/wish/2484033635