1. Kari Allen
FYS 100 – 110
Stereotype Questionnaire
A businessman – Usually someone who is very professional. They always seem busy and they have an
education. They also usually make good money.
A rich person – Someone who owns a big business or they’re a CEO. They’re very snooty and live in
mansions and get drove around in limos.
A typical person your age – Typically in athletic wear, yoga pants, skinny jeans, and large sweaters.
Usually smokes weed or drinks a lot.
A poor person – Usually on welfare and wearing dirty clothes. Drives an old junky car or walks
everywhere.
A smart student - They study all the time and don’t really go out and get involved. Usually belong to a
small group of other smart students.
A stubborn person – Someone who won’t listen to anything anyone else says and always sticks to what
they believe in. They can take it too far though and not listen to reason.
A young mother – She is usually stressed and always seems busy. Very sleep deprived and might have
spit up or something on her clothes.
An old person – Usually very feeble but very wise. Sometimes a little crazy and out of it.
A foreigner – Barely speaks English. They don’t really know their way around and they’re usually
confused.
A stock trader – Someone who is pretty rude and just cares about making money. They are kind of mean
and twisted. Something like a lawyer.
A bus driver – An older person and they kind of smell. They usually lack an education and are very
hateful.
A singer - Usually a trend setter. They’re either really crazy like Lady Gaga or really good girl like Taylor
Swift.
