The "Line"

I'm sure that we've all heard the saying, "all's fair in love and war," but lately I've been thinking... most people have "standards" and lines that they won't cross when they're looking for a partner.

For some examples... most cultures around the globe frown on incest. I know that at least most Americans believe that dating a friend's ex is taboo. Maybe going out with your teacher's a no-no, but what about after passing their class? Then there are other cirumstances... for instance, dating a co-worker, superior/inferior, etc. How much does the age difference have to be before it's too extreme?

In short, what lines do you believe that you just shouldn't cross?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

I don't think that Alice is racist, at least from what she posted in this thread. Now, prejudiced might be the word...

Originally Posted by Dictionary.com

prej·u·dice n. 1. An adverse judgment or opinion formed beforehand or without knowledge or examination of the facts.

Having preferences is one thing; assuming that everyone is the same and avoiding them because of that belief of belief is another. Keep an open mind. Just because a person is of a certain ethnicity or background doesn't mean they fit the bill often associated with them. That's called stereotyping.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Alice is stereotyping. Period.

Stereotypes are there for a reason, I'll give you that one, but assuming everyone fits those beliefs is wrong. If Alice doesn't want to take that chance, it's her business. But the fact stands that that's what she's doing.

I could start throwing around statements about how Alice could fit into Southern White Trash stereotypes (hell, she married her cousin), and we all know how far that'd get me.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.