The Other is who is waiting in line in front of you.

The Other is who entered the café and captured your attention.

The Other is who plays the same song every day on your way to work.

The Other is who declares you illegal.

The Other is who tells you to dress your child more warmly.

The Other is who shouts “faggot” at you.

The Other is who sells a magazine nobody wants to read.

The Other is who applies for a job at your company.

The Other is who asks you to be quiet and listen.

The Other is who can’t seem to hear what you are saying.

The Other is who asks to be let in.

The Other is who tells you to stay away.

The Other is who makes the wrong decisions.

The Other is who you want to be.

The Other is who you don’t want to be.