Recently my red hair hasbecome very intriguing to me. Throughout my life I have been called Redand Carrot Top, along with other crude nicknames directed at my haircolor. Many people I do not know like to tell me what they think ofredheads. About a month ago I walked into a coffee shop. The man behindthe counter appeared nice enough, but just as I was leaving, he said,"Be good. I know how you redheads can be!" I smiled andexited. At first, his statement did not bother me; I brushed it off. Astime passed I began to think about the stereotypes directed at redheads.I decided to do some research. Common stereotypes claim redheads havequick tempers, are stubborn, intriguing, sultry and naughty.

Ihave learned I have to prove people wrong by being the opposite of whatthese stereotypes claim. Keep in mind stereotypes are usually not true.If you meet a redhead, you will probably realize how wrong stereotypescan be.