Translation of Durchmesser

On one hand I detest the topics that the media chooses on the news, for example the coverage of the entire trial of O.J. Simpson. But not only this trial, also other completely unimportant events.
That is why we sometimes misjudge different people with different faithes and creeds, despite the fact that we have only few ideas about their background and about their cultures. Thank you.
We felt a little awkward to be the only people in the restaurant and felt a little uncomfortable having taken with us another couple. In addition the Uruguayan cook and owner was drunk, but the food was excellent.