+101 Our propensity to judge others on their outward appearance has become an unconscious part of the human psyche. Amirite?

by Anonymous 10 years ago

I wouldn't really say become, but always has been, and that we're becoming more conscious of it and know to try not to do it.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I agree, it goes back to pre-human species instead of "has become" I should have said "became". Apes and many other species demonstrate this trait.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

You should have said "is".

by Anonymous 10 years ago

i think it's fair to judge someone by what they're wearing, how they act, what music they listen to, what books they like to read etc. all these things go into what makes a person unique. if you're someone who feels misrepresented or misunderstood by what people think of your exterior appearance, you either need to change the exterior to fit how you feel on the inside or just accept it and not care what people think of you.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I respect that. Perhaps where we differ is I don't not believe it is ever "fair to judge." I observe, take note and try not to judge. Of course I do judge, I am human, but I don't think it is fair of me to do so. I agree with everything else you said.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

In addition to what you've stated, only about 10% of communication is through speaking. The rest is tone and body language; or how we appear. I think how a person dresses can be just as important as the gestures we make however, I do think it's easier to fake how you normally dress versus faking a smile.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

the (pseudo)science of judging a person's character based on outward appearance is called physiognomy :)

by Anonymous 11 years ago

that's referring to physical characteristics of a person (which are uncontrollable for the most part). i'm talking about how an individual presents/portray themselves through mean's of their clothing, hygiene, style, personal interests etc. i don't think you can judge someone by their physical appearance. However humans are naturally attracted to people with healthy, proportional faces/bodies, skin tone ie. natural beauty... and will usually respond positively to good looking people.

by Anonymous 11 years ago

From FML: Today, my brother's new girlfriend, who is blind, asked to feel my face so she could tell what I look like. She said i was "unique". A blind chick just told me I was ugly. (https://www.fmylife.com/miscellaneous/267398)

by Anonymous 11 years ago