Diversity and Inclusion Reflection Growing up I was always told that the people I saw on the side of the street asking for any sort of help or financial aid were people that didn’t work hard enough. I began to accept the fact that this was true. This story that I thought was the so called “truth” formed my opinion to model those that I was surrounded by as a kid. Everywhere I went for quite some time I thought less of the homeless. That was until I started to be able to formulate my own original thought on a more complex level. As I quickly realized, those people that I once thought were lazy and uneducated, were just people that were having a hard time in life and just needed a little assistance to get back on their feet once again. I began to think more for the homeless as I thought how I could be in their shoes one day and how I wouldn't want people looking down upon me like that. Since this realization I have gathered a new found respect for those on a rough patch, as they have it far harder than all of us who have the ability to go home and sleep in our beds every night after a stressful day. Instead they have no place to go, no place to call home. Years passed and I began to focus more on my life and what I wanted to do for college and such. I was given the task of making an action research project. My group and I chose to pursue the issue of homeless Veterans. Over the last quarter of high school it was our job to make a project and do something impactful to either spread awareness or help the cause directly. Being the outgoing people we were, we chose to help the cause directly. We communicated with a local homeless shelter in Columbus, Ohio to find a time where we could talk and help out some of the homeless from the area. This was when I was confronted with a drastically different story than what I was told about the homeless when I was younger. We began to help and serve those that came in to the shelter that day. As more and more people came in we got to talk to a lot of them that stopped by. The amount of homeless Veterans that I got the experience to talk to that day was way to high for my liking. My preferred number of people I wanted to see that day was zero, because all these people shouldn't be on homeless after all they have been through. All this time when I was younger I was under the impression that those that were homeless sort of deserved to be there due to previous life choices. Talking to the Veterans and finding out how they ended up on the streets was heartbreaking to listen to. They all volunteered their lives to protect our great nation and they are not given the time or respect that should be expected for any Veteran. After that day my look on the homeless will forever be changed. Hopefully people will learn that there is far more to learn from a persons story than their physical appearance or financial status. Everyone deserves to be heard out, and most importantly people deserve to be treated equally despite the differences and prejudices people may have. In the world we live in today we face the constant struggle of criticism. These lingering thoughts flow through everyones mind whether on purpose or not. Humans are innately judgmental, not because we want to be— but because it is wired in our brains to group, categorize, and analyze everything that we come in contact with. Some of these initial judgements we have are from stories that we are told or read, things we believe to be fact. However, these stories that were once seen as innocent and playful are now transforming into hate and prejudice towards people that are different than what someone is used to. Change is hard for most, that’s what makes it hard for people to be accepting to people that are different. For those that can’t make the changes, the lack of adaptability will leave them in the dust as society evolves into a more accepting place for all. It is up to us to put our differences aside and create a society that can work and grow together as a whole.
Business Communications Business Letter
Yaxo 67 Pinewatch Court Cincinnati, OH 45219 February 8, 2018 Ms. Barbara Alversson Licensing and Sales Supervisor Cinesound 435 E. Alstead Drive Chicago, IL 60657 Dear Ms. Alversson: Subject: Need Information on Products and Pricing Will you please send me information regarding pricing of Cinesound products, the types of virtual reality products offered, the minimum ordering quantities, and if Cinesound will provide any marketing assistance (e.g., media kits, brand collateral). We have learned that Cinesound has made $40 million in sales last year and is projected to reach $55 million in sales this year. Also, we found that Cinesound built its brand around appealing to young adults, young professionals, and college students. Yaxo is opening a a new location near the University of Cincinnati’s campus. As the lead purchaser of Yaxo it is my duty to make sure that the store has products that will sell and make our company money. Will you please answer the following questions to help kickstart Yaxo’s relationship with Cinesound:
What are the prices of your products?
What types of virtual reality products are offered?
What are the minimum ordering quantities of all Cinesound products?
Would Cinesound provide any marketing assistance?
Would Cinesound be willing to give exclusive rights to sell its products in the area around UC to the new Yaxo storefront? Answers to these questions and any other information you can provide will help us gather inventory for our new Clifton location. Your response before March 1 would be most appreciated as we plan to open our doors to the public April 1. Please respond to the questions on a separate document and return it in the postage paid envelope provided. Sincerely, Ryan Paul Ryan D. Paul Lead Purchaser at Yaxo