Generally speaking, why do people tend to judge the person by the way he or she looks?

Question

Why do not people see things from various point of views?

Answer 1

Because people generally are so shallow, narrow and they have their own up tight picture perfect of what an utopia should be..... And when they see something or someone who didn't fulfill their own stereotypical idea of what a perfection should be, they judge.

Answer 2

Because it works. Stereotypes and generalizations may not be politically correct but they work. They keep us safe. It is social shorthand.

A fair person may judge by looks at first sight but depending on exposure to this new person will then amend the first impression with new data and deal with the person as an individual.

Seeing various points of view is often a hindrance to me making a decision. I gotta assume most people also see various points but it is connected with creativity and some people are more creative than others.

Answer 3

We all have perceptions about likes and dislikes. We don't have to like everyone we meet or everything we come in contact with. A lot of people only eat food that looks good to them visualy and may avoid something that smells great but looks awful. No different wirth people. Clothing sends a message. I have nothing in common with a punk rock person and would not be attracted to someone dressed that way; nor would I care to "mingle" with unkempt or dirty people. Appearance sends a strong message. It effects how peopel are perceived for employment and where they get seated at a restaurant. The psychology of this is vast and there have been many studies. It's the reason schools use uniforms, for example, to keep students from being cast.

Answer 4

In some situations you have to make a decision at first glance; when I board the train to get to work or even when I arrive at a large party with a lot of people I don't know, I can't go around and hand out questionaires, or stand around observing people for an hour before I decide where to sit & who to talk to. So even though I hate judging people on their looks, I also acknowledge the fact that I gotta start somewhere... However when I get to talking to someone I don't let that first impression influence me and quite often I completely change my mind from that first impression. Many other people, I have noticed, have a harder time letting go of their first impression... mostly people who have certain values and ideas of how someone 'should look' deeply ingrained in them... I consider them to be pretty shallow and generally have no use for those kind of people!

Answer 5

this is an interesting question because I don't think I judge people, but I found I was wrong this weekend - and taught myself a really great lesson. I went to get my haircut at a new upscale salon. I was greeted by the receptionist who asked if she could take my coat and get me something to drink. Then my hairdresser came to greet me (never met her before). She had purple and black long dreadlocks, had skulls over all her clothes, was pierced and tatooed everywhere. I must admit I was taken aback because she just didn't look like a hairdresser. I decided that I would get to know her Heart and Soul, and not judge her by her appearance. She was very positive, enthusiastic, polite and soft spoken. SHe spoke fondly of her parents, and her grandma with whom she is very close. She loves riding horses. I always tell my kids not to judge a book by it's cover - and I was guilty of doing that very same thing for a few moments. It was a true test of my own values.!

Answer 6

Because appearance is the first message our brains get about the person and first impressions can be very powerful. However, I think that as long as people are aware they have a tendency to judge others by appearance, they are more likely to take a bit more time to get to know the person before forming their final opinion.

Answer 7

Only small minded people do that I think....I tend not to judge on first appearance alone....however once the person opens their mouth then it gets a little more involved....
We shouldn't judge in an instance anyway...what do we know about others or what makes them tick?
I think it takes a while to be able to fully form an opinion...even then it should be done with great care.

Answer 8

It's something we are taught at a young age. Whether its right or wrong it's human nature. However, it is up to each of us individually not to be the norm and base our own opinions and thoughts by our own ways. I usually don't take someone's word or the way they look as a means to my opinion about them. Generally, I usually treat everyone with the same dignity and respect they deserve and take a chance to get to know the person. To tell you the truth most very good looking people are not exactly the people I'd like to hang with. Hard not to be prejudice with that ideal.

Answer 9

Looks are the first message that the mind gets about someone or something. I am not saying it is correct to judge by looks, but looks are just a forced introduction to people who have eyesight.

Answer 10

It probably has to do with human evolution. A difference in appearance may have meant an enemy group of humans tens of thousands of years ago. It's probably also why people tend to stay among those most like them.