Ok so this is something that happens when I meet and talk to a person of a different race, region, sexuality, country or religion, etc. Even though I know many people of different backgrounds already. I live in a very diverse city, but subconsciously whenever I see someone different than me, thoughts goes through my mind if this person fits that stereotype that seem to be popular out there. Maybe people do the same when they see/talk to me? I also do it to the people of my ethnicity and background sometime but not as much. But I don't say these stereotypes out loud so I don't hurt some feelings.

Does this happens to you?

Hmmm yes but then I find out their true colours very soon so it doesnt really matter

Not really

I don't want to sound cliche or whatever but I generally don't pay close attention to people's sexuality, race, religion etc if I've just met them. I really just try to focus on the person rather than a generalization ya know? Maybe it's because I have friends of all sexuality's and races idk

Yes and I'm okay with that

True, whether they admit it or not.

Yeah. I tend to avoid straight guys because I assume they're all homophobic assholes, when in fact all the str8s I've talked to in the past year have been really nice.

I don't stereotype based on their background, I stereotype based off of how they dress, talk, and associate with.

Everyone does it to some extent, it's not a big deal unless it affects your behavior or you let it overshadow what they are like in reality.

Not really. I loathe when people stereotype (and generalize). I tend to stop myself from doing it.

No.

here's the funny thing: if I don't talk to someone, I never apply the stereotypes on them.

but if I decided to come and talk to someone new, I do that. I think it's human nature to keep you alleged. the common stereotypes keep you from asking inappropriate question or saying insensitive things. but the important thing is that you need to NOT letting the stereotypes in your head cloud your judgement on people. get to know the people by who they are, not the stereotypes.

This.