Our society places value on the outer appearance of things so much so that packaging in every facet of our existence has become a high art (whether we are talking about products or personal grooming) can we honestly know what lies on the inside by assessing its outer appearance? If not, why do buy into it? If yes, please explain using an example.
2006-06-15 02:48:29 · 11 answers · asked by Skye 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
I'm not so concerned with first impressions as I am whether one can fully KNOW the contents of a thing or a person by just looking at the way they appear on the surface.
Oftentimes, things are simply misrepresented with all the fancy bells and whistles that are attached - false advertising, as one of you pointed out.
Then there are times when the cover we see is not very appealing at all, yet a closer examination might reveal a treasure house.
Yes, we lead very busy lives - but isn't our decision to avoid being thorough a rather shallow way to live life?
Then of course there is generalization and stereotyping. Sure, sometimes it seems to work but categorizing based on what it "seems" to be is not at all like KNOWing the contents.
Even if the 'cover' is designed by the 'writer' (we *are* talking metaphorically, right?) there is no guarantee that anyone else will KNOW what it contains unless they actually look.
Thank U all for sharing with me. It is very much appreciated!
2006-06-16 04:06:06 · update #1
Only if you've already read the book.
2006-06-15 04:27:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
I believe so, though, depending on how often you see the outer appearance to be able to assess and judge the book by its cover. However, with every judgment, you do face the great possibility that you are wrong. An example, I know people who smoke weed, I see how they act, how they dress, etc., and when someone asks if that person smokes weed, I tend to accurately tell which from which does smoke weed, it's weird in a way, but I was surrounded with drugs all my life.
2006-06-15 10:15:17 · answer #2 · answered by theodorais 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We lead busy lives ... faced with the thousand decisions we have to make each day, from what to fix for breakfast to what pillows we sleep on at night. There would be no way to actually examine and research our choices to any extent because there would simply not be enough time. This being the case we often go on "our gut feelings" and those feelings have very little to influence them outside of the "cover of the book". Marketing people have learned to take much advantage of this inevitable situation.
2006-06-15 09:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by sam21462 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible to get a start at "judging" by judging first the cover. The author (typically) knows what he's doing as a first impression, and certainly you can judge something, but of course, not everything.
Say a girl comes walking down the street dressed like black gothic. She want's to tell the world who her social group is, what music she listens to, her language, her view of society. Or for that matter, she's going to a hollowween party, - and she's still wanting to "shock" people.
Finally, give "first impressions" their due recognition, -with reservations and a continuing mind to be persuaded otherwise.
2006-06-15 09:51:37 · answer #4 · answered by MK6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cover is something created by the book to capture the limited attention span of a passing consumer and tell them, at a glance, what the book will be about.
So in a manner of speaking, yes. Not only can you, you're invited to. Just beware of false advertising.
2006-06-15 09:56:26 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will use an example to explain my point :
You see two boxes in front of you. One says "danger! explosive armed nuclear device inside - will go off if opened", the other says "free chocolate". The first box actually contains the chocolate and the second the bomb.
Which one do you open? Bang. I rest my case.
2006-06-15 09:55:40 · answer #6 · answered by Videodrome 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only if the cover is designed by writer.
2006-06-15 11:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well about your Q: its possible but not always right
and we are really into look because people are being more and more shallow and dont want to hear or see the truth
its all about a nice outfit and elegant look
2006-06-15 10:07:12 · answer #8 · answered by cat_k00tah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I 100% agree with Videodrome, what a great answer
2006-06-15 10:09:50 · answer #9 · answered by union_lonely_girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a book cover is honey coated for its inner and bitter sadism
2006-06-15 10:04:47 · answer #10 · answered by ammanna s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋