I like to imagine!

_{This is the last mug out of six. I wonder how she'll have her morning cereals if this one breaks too. The milk has to be at the perfect temperature with the right mix of chocolate and fruity loops. And why do I have to be so considerate? Because I love to :) even if it means they get an earful now and then.}

Isn't it amazing that there are people from so many different places, with completely diverse backgrounds, cultures, and religions? Yet, they share some common traits as denominators. I find myself categorizing and distinguishing them by different flavors and colors, just as in the assortment of cereals in my picture. Some feel like my teachers, some are like close friends, and surprisingly, others even remind me of family members.

I tend to do the same when I communicate with people through the keyboard. I like to categorize each of them based on those I know in person. So, I want to preserve this imaginative perspective of mine, in writing, before I lose my newbie viewpoint and develop a newer one for each of them—because for me, first impressions are not always the last ones. :)

So far, I have interacted directly (and sometimes through other people's posts) with a handful of people on this platform. If you ever come across this blog of mine, perhaps you will know which one I'm talking about—or maybe you will never guess.

1.The Authoritative:

This person is a principled and hardworking individual, dedicated to mentoring others. While their occasional display of annoyance may resemble a strict teacher, it adds depth to the relationship. You hold them in high regard, reminiscent of the desire to be the apple of your mathematics teacher's eye in school.

2.The Reserved and measured one:

Kind, disciplined, and a person of few words, yet influential within their own circle. Their mentoring style is unique—observant, allowing you space, and marked by modesty, often downplaying their own impact. It brings back nostalgic feelings, reminiscent of that English teacher's class, a kind of safe space where you felt completely at ease.

3.Assertive patriarch:

The one who holds firm opinions. It is more like a respected elder at home, sticks to its beliefs no matter what others think. Guides you, but won't treat you like a baby. You may find it fiddling with its camera most of the time.

4.Affable:

Warm and inclusive, it embraces you wholeheartedly, values quality content and literature. Grounded in principles, it offers trust but doesn't appreciate their patience being tested too far (a fair warning to his/her followers). They are more like the first-born daughter who will care for the siblings but will not tolerate any bullishit. So, be wary.

I want to write about a few more, but I'm so sleepy, and my perspective isn't as funny and thorough as @tronbeary 's. So maybe until next time, this will be sufficient analogy.

You, sir @o1eh, have given monkey a razor by sharing link.

Disclaimer: Any resemblance to the description of characters from real life, living or dead, is purely coincidental, and this description is, but, a work of fiction.