Just Think About It
When people do not know each other it is difficult to gain real information about their thoughts. They will only express their thoughts, when they are assured, that other people will agree with them. Otherwise, they will simply say anything to avoid hurting the feeling of others. Only close relationships allow people to share their true thoughts and feelings, and allow them to be their "true selves." In my experience, people will share their feelings more than their thoughts in their communication.
So when we are not honest with our thoughts, it affects our feelings, in the way we consciously, subconsciously or unconsciously reveal our true selves.
So then does it become an issue of “Self Defense?” As humans and as a society, is it natural for us to withdraw from each other, when we do not have a clear understanding of the other? Then, does this lead to creating negative or positive assumptions and perceptions about each other? But if so, where is the origin of this concept called self defense? Well, one concept to consider would be comfort zones. Unconsciously, comfort zones have shaped our social interactions and have molded our societal connections, in which effects how we view the world. Since we are configured by our experiences, struggles, achievements and so forth. This determines whether or not one would interact or react amongst social interactions. This can also be portrayed through films, magazines, media, history, tradition, habit, government... So then who is the blame?
Well maybe instead of placing the blame upon someone, we should first listen to what has, and what is happening. Then we can understand the situation and then correct the situation for the present and the future; because having and producing more conflict will only do more damage than what has already been done.