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“Usually, when people hear my last name, before they really get to know me or work with me, there's probably a lot of preconceived notions that come with that. And I imagine most of them aren't good. Because for every wonderful second generation of a famous person, there's people that aren't that…” quote by Catherine Reitman
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“Usually, when people hear my last name, before they really get to know me or work with me, there's probably a lot of preconceived notions that come with that. And I imagine most of them aren't good. Because for every wonderful second generation of a famous person, there's people that aren't that way. More entitled people.”

Catherine Reitman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Variety, 2021

Last names create preconceived judgments; overcome them.

In simple terms: Names bias perception.

Key Takeaway

Show personal merit beyond name.

Themes

identity bias perception legacy

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

personal advice

When to use this quote

  • networking events
  • job interviews
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

social psychology branding stereotype threat

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you challenge assumptions about you?
  • What actions change first impressions?
A Different Perspective

Bias may persist despite effort.

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