[ Strange ]

It was strange that I  showed up for the AGM for a running club I’m a member of, but haven’t yet participated in an event, so no one knew me.  It’s also strange that I go to networking events alone and go with the intention to meet new people. 

Strange is the epitome of diversity. If encouraging diversity, you also have to be the first one to welcome the strange one, the one who isn’t following protocols or who looks out of place.  That’s diversity.  Bring it on but play your part.  Don’t leave the diverse (strange) one standing alone.