Do I look unsophisticated?
A few days ago, I went to a small and simple café with my friend. I ordered a Japanese iced coffee, while my friend got a latte. For food, we both ordered dory katsu with sambal matah (a traditional Indonesian chili relish made with chili, shallots, and spices, mixed with hot oil).
To me, the menu seemed pretty normal, but I noticed that my friend was so excited and thought it was all very "special." At that moment, I caught myself thinking, "Wow, they seem a bit unsophisticated to be so excited over something so ordinary."
Then I started reflecting, "What if someone has thought the same about me before?"
That made me realize that my judgment of my friend was a bit harsh because I’m sure there have been times when I’ve probably looked “unsophisticated” to others in experiences I’ve had with them.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this experience of mine.
To me, the menu seemed pretty normal, but I noticed that my friend was so excited and thought it was all very "special." At that moment, I caught myself thinking, "Wow, they seem a bit unsophisticated to be so excited over something so ordinary."
Then I started reflecting, "What if someone has thought the same about me before?"
That made me realize that my judgment of my friend was a bit harsh because I’m sure there have been times when I’ve probably looked “unsophisticated” to others in experiences I’ve had with them.
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this experience of mine.
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