Are you a duckling?
Answer the following questions:
There is a new kid at school. He dresses wierd, and his name is hard to say. The cool kids say he's a dork.
A. You take their word for it and avoid him as if he has cooties.
B. You decide to meet him and make up your own mind if you like him or not.
If you answered B, you are correct. You should never let other people decide how you feel about someone. Find out for yourself. They might be right, but they might be wrong.
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Everybody loves the new girl in class. She's pretty, smart, and funny. However, you noticed that she was mean to a shy girl on the playground, and you overheard her making fun of the teacher.
A. You pretend you like her anyway, because everyone else does.
B. You decide not to hang out with her because she's not nice.
If you answered B, you are correct. Trust your instincts. If someone is mean, you don't have to hang out with them. Sooner or later they might be mean to you.
If you answered "B" to both questions, then CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are NOT a Duckling!
