Gaming as a hobby has become increasingly mainstream over the years, but there are still spheres of society in which it carries a certain stigma - for instance, in the world of academia, and among the older generation in general. While gaming (by which I mean video games) is perfectly acceptable among college students, the concept of a "gaming professor" or a "gaming priest" is still an oxymoron to many.
When you find yourself in the company of those who are negatively biased towards, or dismissive of video games, do you prefer to conceal your gaming hobby, or do you discuss it openly and perhaps even try to enlighten them? Personally, while I never have a problem admitting that I enjoy playing sports, I can think of plenty of situations in which I would be slightly embarrassed to call myself a gamer. I'm also curious as to how views of the subject differ according to culture. For example, do gamers enjoy a greater level of social acceptance in countries such as Korea or Japan as opposed to France or Germany?
When you find yourself in the company of those who are negatively biased towards, or dismissive of video games, do you prefer to conceal your gaming hobby, or do you discuss it openly and perhaps even try to enlighten them? Personally, while I never have a problem admitting that I enjoy playing sports, I can think of plenty of situations in which I would be slightly embarrassed to call myself a gamer. I'm also curious as to how views of the subject differ according to culture. For example, do gamers enjoy a greater level of social acceptance in countries such as Korea or Japan as opposed to France or Germany?
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