How do you define people by social status, financial status, appearance or who they are as an individual?

Answer 1

I think initially, we use stereotypes to kinda sort things out in our head of how to deal with people. It's sad but true. Has to do with survival.

For example, if I were walking down the street, and I come across someone who's in shabby clothes, unkept hair and muttering to himself, it is highly possible that he's a person who might have mental problems and is easily provoked by strangers. So, I'm not gonna go up to him and start a conversation. But he could also be an actor doing research on public perceptions.

However, having said that, we can always look past our definitions and deal with individuals. The man I mentioned earlier, if I walk by him every day and I notice that he's just a regular guy and smiles at everyone etc...I might just say 'hello'. So I'd deal with him as an individual, but after having observed him for awhile. I guess that's why some criminals prefer to be handsome, clean looking people...does not take as long for people to think they're harmless when in fact they're not.

Answer 2

I try not to label people at all, but if I had to pick one of those, I would say I interact with people individually.

Answer 3

surely we have the rights to be individuals! does it matter what are backgrounds are? theres many a person in the world whom have had to live with what they have done or not done while being judge for being human! isnt it time to accept others for who they are and not what they are

Answer 4

#4 definitely.