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We live in a time where diversity is ever spreading and integrating within different populations of people and places. Within schools, work, and neighborhoods the cultural differences of how people eat, dress, think, and express themselves has expanded over the years. It has become more accessible to experience new cultures through music, food, and languages that have now become  a part of our local community. But just because the world has changed in terms of more integration, not everyone has easily accepted these cultural differences. Skeptic Copout is the “refusal to engage with others” because of their different views, customs, and beliefs. People are quick to judge, and can be easily offended by change of the unknown. Adapting to change isn’t always easy and being able to accept the things  that you don’t agree with is not easily resolved. I have experienced many times in my life through personal experience and through the experience of others where large differences interfered with the ability to grow and connect with others. A prime example of Skeptics Copout was after the tragic occurence of 9/11. Due to this event many people reacted by closing off all forms of communication and acceptance towards the Muslim population. The feelings of fear and mistrust lead to many Americans having hatred, biases, and lack of trust towards  the people within the Middle Eastern countries. It’s completely understandable to see why people reacted the way they did, but what many people did not listen to understand was how the people who were involved with the attack, were also being negatively affected in their home country as well. Without getting too involved in this topic, the lack of communication made it hard to see how the people from the Middle Eastern countries were also suffering from the corruption of the Taliban as well.  The downfall of Skeptic Copout is that it prevents  any room for personal growth or sustaining healthy relationships. It prohibits individuals to gain access of what others are feeling and experiencing. In any case, whether it be a divorce or argument it’s important to hear both sides of the differences and focus on the common similarities to get things done and resolved.