Do you feel that people make assumptions about you based on your looks?
By dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58675)
Delhi, India
August 17, 2017 4:19am CST
There is a saying - "Don't judge a book by its cover." However, many a times we do not go by this saying we make assumption about others based on their looks. For example in a party if one is wearing expensive clothes and accessories, we assume him/her to be a rich man/woman. If someone is wearing casual accessories, we assume either s/he is careless about the presence of others or s/he loves to wear what s/he feels like.
Do you make assumptions about those whom you do not know actually, based on their looks?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
Oh! I see it is a other way round in your case
. People assume by your looks that you are a snob. Could you guess what makes them think so about you? or You do not mind being mistaken as a snob?
. People assume by your looks that you are a snob. Could you guess what makes them think so about you? or You do not mind being mistaken as a snob?1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
It means you take your time before you actually assume about a person. You immediately do not make a view about someone based on his/her looks only, till you have spoken to him/her.
It is interesting to hear that others mistake you as a rich woman. I also think that you are a very rich woman. 
. I also think that you are a very rich woman. 1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
@AkoPinay It means that based on the situation, you wear such clothes which could make others assume that you are a rich woman and sometimes you are in such a shabby clothes that others could mistake you as a maid.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
17 Aug 17
Well..sometimes but not because I hate that person or something..It is just that sometimes when you do not know the person you describe his/her personality by their looks, how they dress, how they carry themselves at the public places..Why? simply because you will dress according to how it makes you comfortable, right? 
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
I understand that you make an assumption about an unknown person through his looks and the way he carries himself at a public place. Do you feel that your assumption turns out to be correct, if you later come to know more about that person?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
@m_audrey6788 You meant to say that barring few persons, your assumption about majority of people turns out to be correct at a later stage.
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@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
17 Aug 17
@dpk262006 ..Well..a few person I know who actually turns out not the same as how they carry themselves in the public but mostly..they are
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@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Nov 17
Yes it happens most of the time with majority of the people. Subconsciously we do judge people based on their outward appearances. In India I see youngsters referring to saree clad traditionally dressed ladies as auntie , without knowing anything about their educational background , or personality ..
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
2 Nov 17
Yes, it is general tendency here in India to judge others by their appearance and dress, specially in functions/gathering.
You have rightly pointed out that if anyone is wearing a Saree, she is addressed as Auntie, without knowing about her actual status.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
3 Nov 17
@kiran8 Yes, you are right that wearing western dresses even by married women is considered cool at the cost of wearing traditional dresses. Our Indian traditional dresses are far better than western dresses but it is difficult to make younger generation understand.
@kiran8 (15348)
• Mangalore, India
2 Nov 17
@dpk262006 It is a bias , leaning towards Western dresses and culture is considered as being cool..the same youngster will shy away and want to marry a girl his parents have chosen
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
I fully agree with your point of view that one should not be judged through her/his dress or accessories s/he is wearing but we should make an opinion about a person by his conduct and manner.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@LadyDuck You mean to say that many European women love to look elegant (irrespective of their financial status). However, you wear normal dress and accessories (if need be) whenever you go out.
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@LadyDuck (461941)
• Switzerland
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 You know, here in Europe women dress more or less elegant when they go out. I do not like to wear jewelry, but I surely do not lack manners, thanks to my parents and the school they choose for me.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
I think you are an expert in assessing others on the basis of their looks. . It is wiser on your part that you make final decision about an unknown person, once you have spoken to him/her.
Do you feel others make assumption about you based on your looks?
. It is wiser on your part that you make final decision about an unknown person, once you have spoken to him/her.
Do you feel others make assumption about you based on your looks?1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
31 Aug 17
@DianneN Do you want to say that others automatically assume that you are a nice person.
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@DianneN (247205)
• United States
31 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I hope not! I'm very nice and pleasant to everyone.
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@much2say (54011)
• Los Angeles, California
25 Sep 17
As people do make assumptions about me (some of which are completely wrong), I am conscious about not judging a book by its cover. But when I can hear a person speak, see their mannerisms, or at least observe them for a while, I can tell what kind of person they are (which means I didn't just look at the cover . . . I did bother to read a few pages ). Looks, clothing and such only tell a part of a story, maybe, and that's not the whole story.
). Looks, clothing and such only tell a part of a story, maybe, and that's not the whole story.2 people like this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
25 Sep 17
It is interesting to hear that others make assumptions about you, which are hardly correct and they are wide off the mark. .
It is wiser on your part that you read few pages of book, rather than judging the same by its cover and then you decide what kind of book it is or it could be. I agree with you that looks etc. only tell part of a story, yet they tell ''something'' about a person.
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It is wiser on your part that you read few pages of book, rather than judging the same by its cover and then you decide what kind of book it is or it could be. I agree with you that looks etc. only tell part of a story, yet they tell ''something'' about a person. 
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
17 Aug 17
Well since I am quite unnoticeable by most, I do not worry about what they will think or assume. Besides, if they voice their assumptions about me and they are incorrect, I will put them right.
Yes people do assume on looks whether they like to admit it or not.
I do at times as well.
Yes people do assume on looks whether they like to admit it or not.
I do at times as well.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
I must thank you for going to the crux of the discussion. How come you are unnoticeable while in a function or in party or you dress up in such a way that others may not pay attention towards you?
You are very right that people (that include us also) make an assumption based on looks, but they do not admit it easily.
. How come you are unnoticeable while in a function or in party or you dress up in such a way that others may not pay attention towards you?
You are very right that people (that include us also) make an assumption based on looks, but they do not admit it easily. 1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@TiarasOceanView I am glad that you decoded the crux of the matter (read discussion).
Interesting to hear that you like to be unnoticeable else all heads would turn towards you.
Interesting to hear that you like to be unnoticeable else all heads would turn towards you. 1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 Hi dpk..I like that you say crux as that is what we say hahah the crux of the matter..I can easily relate to it.
I choose to be unnoticeable for I am a chameleon. If I showed my plumage, it can cause too much attention to me, which I prefer not to have.
I choose to be unnoticeable for I am a chameleon. If I showed my plumage, it can cause too much attention to me, which I prefer not to have.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
That is a wiser method. Have you noticed others making an assumption about you on the basis of your looks?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
@AkoPinay It means you are an expert in deceiving others, on the basis of your appearance.
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@AkoPinay (11544)
• Philippines
17 Aug 17
@dpk262006 yes, it's funny that some people think I am rich and some think I am a 'no read, no write' maid
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
17 Aug 17
There are so many of them judging a person base on the physical look. Me, I can say I'm not like that, maybe slightly and once in a while.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
17 Aug 17
You mean to say that you do not assume about anyone on the basis of their looks. You try to explore further before actually making an opinion about that person.
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@ilocosboy (45157)
• Philippines
17 Aug 17
Actually I don't explore but of course I have my first impression. But sometimes, I'm judgemental also, but sometimes only.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
What do you notice in their behavior?
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@vsai2008 (11796)
• India
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 The way of talking about any situation, personal attacking etc etc, that's all I can think of as of now
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
@amal06 We would like to know your opinion not what people do or think.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
It means you consider one's appearance is one of the important factors to make an assumption about him/her?
@amal06 (250)
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18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 No sir, it is not the norm. But do people do it? Yes they do.
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@Xiasses (319)
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17 Aug 17
It is already a custom for most people to judge someone through looks. It happens in most cases especially when we just meet someone for the first time. It is the society where we live that taught us to be this way. But then, it is our responsibility to educate ourselves properly.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
Welcome to mylot family.
I agree with your view point that generally people assume about others on the basis of their looks, whether they actually admit it or not.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@dgobucks226 Do you also judge others on looks?
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@dgobucks226 (34606)
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21 Aug 17
@dpk262006 I am sure I do. Heck I judge the performance of my favorite sport teams. I don't feel admiring something unique in a person's appearance is wrong. Why view looks in a negative light! Appearance can also be a positive thing. It doesn't just relate to people. You might judge a beautiful sunset or a painting. I am just providing another perspective on your post. I like to see things from various viewpoints.
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@qingshanqc (41)
• Enshi, China
18 Aug 17
of course a handsome man can be a bad man as well,and a ugly boy can be kind-hearted like Quasimodo
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
Yes, you are right. Do you make assumption about others or you don't?
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@qingshanqc I make assumption about others, however, I keep those assumptions with me only.
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@qingshanqc (41)
• Enshi, China
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 never,how about you ,my friend?
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@rosedust82 (2066)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
I think the only time I react to what anyone wears is if it doesn't match the event or place that they are attending. One example is during a wedding - bride specifically asks that no one wears shorts or flip flops and then you see someone wearing that. For most part, I really don't care what other people wear as long as they are okay and are not stepping or hurting anyone else.
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@rosedust82 (2066)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 Most probably but I've always tried to make sure that I dress as required.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@rosedust82 I understand that you wear appropriate dress, still do you feel that some people make an assumptions about you (which may actually be wrong).
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
I agree with you that if someone is wearing weird clothes in a wedding, you would make wild assumption about him/her.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
17 Aug 17
I don't make assumptions based on how well dressed someone is because nowadays it's too easy to get knockoffs. It's hard to tell whether it's authentic or not.
However, when a person speaks fluently with much confidence I always assume he has graduated from a good school. Sometimes that assumption is wrong.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
I understand your point of view that you do not make an assumption about a person solely on the outfit s/he is wearing because outfits could be even taken on rent, s/he may not own it.
Of course, one's mannerism, way of talking, gestures and his/her attitude tell a lot about him.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?
Of course, one's mannerism, way of talking, gestures and his/her attitude tell a lot about him.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
@toniganzon What wrong assumptions they make about you? (e.g. they assume that you are a rich woman)
@toniganzon (72279)
• Philippines
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 They do. They always make the wrong one though.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
Understandably, sometimes you make assumption about others and sometimes you do not.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
22 Aug 17
@LeaPea2417 Which kinds of situations?
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@LeaPea2417 (36682)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Aug 17
@dpk262006 In certain situations, yes.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
Yes, you are right that if you do not get a chance to interact with an unknown person, you may assume about him/her through his/her looks and what he is wearing.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
19 Aug 17
@dpk262006 Yes but there may chances of wrong judgement
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@shshiju Yes, there is a high probability of incorrect assessment about a person.
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@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
17 Aug 17
Good appearance can impress me but I don't judge people so fast. I make an opinion about anyone based on his /her attitude, behaviour, topics of his talk, etc.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
21 Aug 17
@Bodyandbrain Do you have any idea what kinds of assumption do they make about you?
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
You are practical and wise that you don't make an assumption immediately, based on one's outlook and appearance. Before jumping to conclusion, you observe a persons's behavior and attitude.
Do you feel that when you go to parties/functions etc. some people make an assumption about you based on your appearance ?
Do you feel that when you go to parties/functions etc. some people make an assumption about you based on your appearance ?1 person likes this
@Bodyandbrain (13797)
• Gurgaon, India
19 Aug 17
@dpk262006 yes of course I find that few people rush to make assumptions about me based on my appearance.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
I agree with your view point that one should be judged through his behavior and actions/gestures.
Do you feel that others make an assumption about you, based on your looks or what you wear?
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
18 Aug 17
@SanyoSan Do you have any idea, what kind of assumptions do they make about you, based on your looks.
@SanyoSan (501)
• Sri Lanka
18 Aug 17
@dpk262006 Yes. Some people do make assumptions based on my looks
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