Sometimes, we let boundaries change depending on the situation (context) and on the person who we are speaking with. Imagine a community conversation among neighbours, such as a townhall meeting. This is a familiar public context. In this situation, what boundaries would different people experience or perceive? Who would likely say exactly what they think and who is more likely to use a filter?
Place the number on the line below for each of these people above the description that, in your opinion, matches them best.
Discuss why everybody doesn’t use the same filters. What other situations, or contexts, change how people use filters?
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1. A rich person in the community | 5 |
5. A teenager |
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2. A person who has lived in the community for many years | 6 |
6. A five-year-old child |
3 |
3. A newcomer to the community | 7 |
7. An expert on the topic of the meeting |
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4. A senior citizen | 8 |
8. The elected community leader |