Stereotype

I just experienced something today and wanted to share it through a quick blog. There has been a lot of talk lately about stereotypes, and I witnessed something today that caught me off guard. As I was driving on the interstate, I noticed a car was pulled onto the shoulder, with a flat tire. As I passed the car, a WOMAN was changing her own tire. Not a burly, manly woman, but a well-groomed, feminine lady dressed in business attire. She was down on one knee jacking up the side of her vehicle as she was preparing to change the tire herself.

First thought? OMG, that's a woman! Second thought? Hope she doesn't get grease on her skirt! Third thought? Heck yeah, that's a woman! Yeah, I was immediately shocked when I noticed a woman was changing her own flat on the side of the interstate. Why? I guess it's just not a common scene and yes, I assumed it would be a man doing it for her. I'm all for a woman being independent and not relying on a man, but the stereotype is still there and I was guilty of it today. Final thoughts: KUDOS TO THAT WOMAN!