Examples Of Nonconformism

Nonconformist is defined as a person who does not conform to generally accepted patterns of behavior or thought. Basically, I took this understanding to mean doing something out of the normal. At first I was confused as to what type of behavior I was going to express. I am not one who typically acts out, or does things out of the normal. However, I took this approach as more of joking around and having fun. I did not notify my husband as to what was going on and simply asked him if he wanted to take our dog on a walk. Of course, he agreed. I started getting ready and when I came out he about lost it he was laughing so hard. I had a bun on one side of my hair and a pig tail on the other side. He had no idea what was going on. He asked was I really going walking …show more content…
I was noticing some strange looks, and talking amongst themselves, but no one was making comments directly towards me about my hair. I felt very uncomfortable at first, because some of these people I know very well, however, some I barely know at all. I did not want them to think I was weird, or crazy. Of course, the ultimate test was coming. I noticed that our neighbor was walking with her little girl and I could not wait to hear what the little girl had to say. She is five years old, and the first thing she said to me was “Mandy, what is wrong with your hair?” I was just excited to finally have someone make a comment and not just looking at me funny. I explained to her that I was trying a new look, and wanted to something out of the ordinary. She then wanted me to do her hair like that. I explained to her mom why I was doing what I was doing and she understood completely. As people started noticing that we were talking, they started to open up and come to me to see what was going on, and why I had my hair like I did. It was funny because when I told people I was trying something new, some would say oh I love it, you may be starting a new