Peoples misperceptions of others

[NorthernRaider]

I learned an interesting lesson tonight, When we used to live in the city we used to use a particular Chinese Take-away that we all loved.
When we first moved out here we found the local take-away to be aweful so on occasion my missus would call at the city Take-away and bring one home with her. We even knew the little Hong Kong Chinese owner of the place by his first name " Han"

We left the city in part because of urbanisation, galloping crime waves, overcrowding and pollution etc as part of our reasoning and prep plans overall.

Anyway tonight I had a craving for a Chinese meal and remembered the local Take-away had recently changed owners, So I phone an order through for delivery, meal duly came and was delicous, and the new menu that came with it had Hans smiling face on it.

I popped down to see Han and he immediately remembered me from the city. His wife was pleased to see a friendly face in a rather closed village community.

Anyway I asked Han "Why did you sell up and move out here I thought you were doing well in the city?"

Han replied " Not fit place to raise family, to much crime, too dirty, no place for children to play safely, to many gangs, need to be someplace good for family, place where I can grow much own food and feel safe from crime "


I guess some times perceptions can be misleading, I would never have thought a city born and raised Hong Kong Chinese guy would have exactly the same fears and concerns as the rest of us, and also be willing to make huge personal sacrifice to ensure his families continuity in a safe place.