Monday 21 November 2016

Challenging homophobia in restaurant


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/texas-lesbian-restaurant_us_582c8ed2e4b058ce7aa86dda

While dining at a restaurant in Texas, USA, Natalie Woods overheard the family at the next table complaining about their nephew who had just told the family he was gay. The family at the table said they were "disgusted" and that they would pray for him to stop him being gay.

Rather than confront the family, Natalie paid for their meal, adding a note of explanation for them to read on the receipt. She left the restaurant before the family were told.

People across the world thanked Natalie for her actions when they read about her online. One message read, "The world is made better by actions of compassion and love. Thank you." 

Natalie says, "It's time myself and the people of this country defend each other, defend minorities, defend people of all races and religions."

What's the picture about? What do you think has happened? 

- Why were the people on the table next to Natalie angry?
- Why was Natalie angry when she overheard the family talking?
- What do you think Natalie wanted to do when she heard the conversation?
- Natalie describes her own table as being "very gay, very liberal" what does that mean?
- Why didn't Natalie choose to speak to the family?
- Why did Natalie pay for their meal when she disagreed with them?
- What was Natalie trying to show the family?
- What do you think the family thought when they found out? 
- Do you think Natalie's deed had any effect on the family?
- Look at Natalie's quote; why does she mention people of all races and religions?
- Do you think Natalie agrees with us and no outsiders? How do you know?






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