I absolutely share your intimidation by really outdoorsy-oriented profiles. It makes me feel like the person would always want to be off doing things I didn't know how to do, wasn't fit enough for, or just wasn't interested in.
You describe it well - I get tired just reading this stuff :)
Bicycling as a primary mode of transportation is common among people my age in my city.
I see - fundamental attribution error again. The true explanation is more situational than dispositional.
I see - fundamental attribution error again
Yeah, but I found it really interesting to look at it from that perspective, so thanks for bringing it up.
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