Originally Posted by puzzler

I once went to a sit and chat event at a local quilt shop, where I saw a woman who immediately reminded me of a homeless person. I thought she might have come in off the street for some food and coffee. Thankfully, I kept my thoughts to myself. While shopping in the store after the session, I learned that the woman had a PhD in engineering and was one of the store's best quilt designers. I would never have been rude, but I felt guilty about my poor snap judgment. Thanks for reminding me that all of us are sensitive--and rightly so--about people who judge us and treat us unfairly.