Oh, now THIS is my kinda thread. (cracks knuckles) Lemme see if I can let loose here.....
1.) Do not assume that because I am smaller than you, that I am WEAK. (I tend to lift things that some people that are younger and with more muscle on their bones can't even hold for a few seconds......and sometimes, with one arm!)
2.) Do not assume that also, if I am shorter, that I will always need help.
3.) Do not assume that if you suck up to me, that you'll be able to suck up to the boss, or I'll suck up to him for you. I'm willing to give many chances to other co-workers to show how well they do. (My bosses like me, but I don't know why. Although, I do have my own....assumptions.)
4.) Do not assume that just because I don't know much about one or two things, that I know NOTHING at all. Some people know some things that others do not. Everyone has their areas of expertise, whatever it may be.
5.) Do not assume that because I'm shorter than you, means that I'm YOUNGER than you.
6.) Do not assume that because my face looks the way it does, would mean that I am actually emoting in that way. My face could just be relaxed. Like for say, if I'm not smiling, that doesn't mean I'm sad. Could you actually stand seeing EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON THIS PLANET with a big grin on their face? Thaaaaaat'd be kinda creepy. And you wouldn't know what they were actually thinking....there's so much I could elaborate on this.
7.) Just because things go well on ONE day, doesn't mean it will ALWAYS go well everyday. There will be good days, great days, excellent days, lame days, bad days, and horrible days. Life has a plethora of unexpected curve balls, sliders, knuckle balls, etc. Don't expect to get the same pitch every time.(Can't believe I actually have to put this here. There's someone I know who doesn't get this.)
8.) Just because my race/gender is ________ doesn't mean I automatically like ________ or dislike _________.