Write about a time when you realized that your perception of a particular food was based on a stereotype. Explain what the food was, what you originally believed about it, and where that belief came from. Then describe how your perspective changed after experiencing or learning more about the food. Be sure to include specific details about the moment your thinking shifted and what you learned from that experience.

 Prompt Response: One time I realized my perception of a food was based on a stereotype was with broccoli. When I was younger, I always believed that broccoli was gross and something I would never like. I thought it tasted bad and had a weird texture, mostly because I heard other people complain about it and saw it being portrayed as a “disgusting” vegetable in shows and movies. Because of that, I never really gave it a chance. My perspective started to change when I tried broccoli that was cooked differently than I was used to. Instead of being plain and overcooked, it was seasoned and roasted, which made it taste much better. I remember being surprised that it was actually flavorful and not as bad as I had imagined. That moment made me realize that my opinion was based more on what I had heard than my own experience.