Why do we have to deal with weird people? It’s a question that often crosses our minds. But instead of getting frustrated, let’s try to approach them with understanding and empathy. Embracing diversity and embracing the uniqueness of each individual can lead to meaningful connections and personal growth.

Who are these Weird People?

There are many different types:

  • The ones who are stuck with an opinion. These are quite common, and they get very upset when you try to explain that they are incorrect. For example, climate change. Our impact on climate is indeed important, but the few highs we have had lately are little compared to the 11 July 1909, 136 °F in Cherokee, OK.
  • The ones who NEVER left their suburbs but know everything about world cultures… Once, I was asked to describe the family environment in the Congo. As it wasn’t what they expected, I was called a far-right fascist.
  • Those who travel to themselves demonstrate that everything is much better at home. Recently, I met a couple from San Francisco in Brazil who refused to eat meat because they read that Brazilians eat horse meat!!! Which is untrue, but they were set. Even the beer, the cheese, and the bread are cheaper and better at home… Even $0.50 (USD) for a bottle of great beer… in CA, it’s cheaper by a lot… very weird people, and if you try to change their mind, it always ends up with “you’re an idiot.”
  • Those who claim that inflation is untrue, everything is cheaper now. Don’t even try to show them; they get angry and yell at you. Why? The facts are there, but they prefer to ignore them.
  • I really like the lady who “found” a great way to deal with the trash. In her neighborhood, homeless people go through the trash bin on trash day and scatter trash around. Trash collectors refuse to clean up – which I totally support. The lady in question just takes her daily trash to work, et voilà! Problem solved. Is the problem fixed? No, but for her, there is no problem anymore. Wondering if she still pays her trash bills 🙂
  • Those who claim that talking about a child sexually abused by a newcomer is plain fear-mongering… Well, it’s a fact, and facts need to be addressed.
  • My ex is weird. For example, she had GREAT ideas about saving money, like mixing 50% dish soap and 50% water. Money saved, right? No, as you use 3 to 4 times more to do the dishes. Oh, yes… she never did the dishes… I did 🙂
Weird People

As soon as these weird people feel like losing an argument, they get upset and can be very hurtful. I wasn’t born in the US; I am often told, “You’re not from here.”

I always avoid political or religious conversations for a great reason… For example, very religious people (going to church every week) behave like they have no empathy… I remember a neighbor who passed of septicemia; the weirdos cried: “Bless his heart,” and did strictly nothing to emotionally support or help his widow.

Why are some people weird? I mean, honestly, what a perplexing mystery. It’s almost like everyone was supposed to stand in line for the “Normal Behavior Handbook,” but some folks just said, “Nah, I’ll pass,” and opted for the “How to Confuse Everyone” guide instead.

Perhaps they enjoy making the rest of us feel like we’re conducting some anthropology experiment every time we interact with them. Or maybe they’re simply bored of being plain vanilla and decided to spice things up with a sprinkle of “What the heck?” in our lives. Well, whatever floats their boat, right?