1. Alex Marinov Stereotypes … and what to do with them.

2. Mexican Stereotypes (SFSU RAZA Studies – Bronze Screen - Hollywood) Riding a bicycle Riding a bicycle Illegal Illegal Landscaping work Landscaping work Moustache Moustache Big Hat Big Hat Can't speak English Can't speak English Thiefs Thiefs Drive ticked out cars Drive ticked out cars

3. Why do we stereotype? Known = Secure Known = Secure Unknown = Insecure Unknown = Insecure Made Up = Feel Good Made Up = Feel Good Make stuff up to feel safe Make stuff up to feel safe

4. Thoughts Create Reality

5. Because everyones reality is different…

6. we are subject to different stereotypes

7. Stereotyping prevents us from

8. seeing the Big Picture

9. We cant always read their minds

10. Its important to pick the right people

11. If we want to win friends… Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

12. …and influence people

13. Learn to deal with stereotypes - 3 Step Solution - 1.Make them up 2.Admit youre making them up 3.Drop them immediately

14. Thank You!