Stereotype is when it's pointing to an unexplored conclusion.
For example: Chinese people are shy. This stereotype can be true sometimes. Based on culture, one could conclude this way.
Until there's a better way to put it, a stereotypical statement is made when forced out of silence.
It is best that we think hard on the issues rather than assuming all stereotypical statements are invalid. And it is important to think before speaking. Some people could speak fast and speak right, only because they think fast. If it's "luck", that means the speech could go wrong sometimes and that's not good.
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