Do you make assumptions on people based on their looks?

Question

I'd like to say I don't but I might do it a little tho.

As for people doing it to me, some people told me I look mean/unapproachable because of my rbf lol but I still get approached so I don't think I'm that mean looking tbh.

Hbu?

CrimsonAngel09 · Accepted Answer

Nope.

"Appearances as you know can be deceiving Alice."- Cheshire Cat, Alice Madness Returns.

Example:

My Mom was in the morbidly obese range at a little over 300 pounds. She had various health issues, such as:

Getting diabetes since being pregnant with my sister in 1992 and never went away. Her Dad was also diabetic.
Kidney issues.
Sleep apnea.
Lympedema in both legs causing fluid buildup. Me and my sister took care of her legs from 2004 up until her death in 2020 on my Dad's Birthday.
In 2012 she had fluid build up in her head and wasn't herself until it was taken care of.
Thyroid issues.

When people saw my Mom whenever we went in somewhere, they stared at her. They ASSUMED she is that way because she stuffs her face 24/7 with unhealthy amounts of food and drinks soda.

Guess what? My Mom didn't stuff her face, and she actually drank water. Every single Friday me and my sister had to buy big packs of water.

It's unfortunate that we see YouTubers like Nikocado Avocado and HungryFatChick and automatically ASSUME that EVERY SINGLE obese person is big because of food. Thanks to these two, Non-Americans think the one reason EVERY person is like this is because of food.

Do you make assumptions on people based on their looks?

No. There are people like my Mom who was like that because of a wide variety of health issues; not food.

People make assumptions because it's an easy thing to do.

Because thinking is too hard.

Unfortunately assumptions happen too often here on GAG.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

The looks are the first thing I notice, so naturally, I make some assumptions (mostly unconsciously) since I couldn't interact with this person.

The problem is with the change of those assumptions. Sometimes it takes more time, that it should

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

to a certain degree, yes...

having some assumptions and to "pre-jugde" based on previous experiences or generalized perceptions is natural

what I do NOT do, is to act upon these assumptions, I never do this... whatever comes to my mind quick, I just brush them off as quick, right away

and I myself, have always gotten people to tell me that I did seem "not so approachable at first" lol, "but I had to approach you anyway"

Still-alive · Accepted Answer

I try my best not to make assumptions but let me put it this way, if you were to tell me this guy dressed like this was a trump supporting racist a'hole i wouldn't be surprised lol.

or especially if they are in front of a huge american flag like this lol

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

Of course. Everybody does. I assume the person looking like they haven't seen their feet in 5 years is not going to be my next partner on a marathon. That's natural and healthy.

molonski2 · Answer

We learnt about this in a seminar , and actually its as you would expect absolutely everyone makes an assumption about you in the first few seconds , in the old days I was told I was aloof and unapproachable , I since made it my job to change that , and I have.

If you see fat people , you straight away think " lazy fcker , who will blame everyone else "

Kaneki05 · Answer

I don't see nothing wrong with assumptions longs if they aren't taken as fact. And we all judge whether one admits it or not.
So yes I do. Though if I see a girl with a rbf I just find her hotter so I wouldn't call that negative lol.
Judging someone based on their looks can be a positive, negative or just dumb depending what one is judging on.

TrueConfection · Answer

Yes, I do get first impressions of people. If I see them again, my first impression is either reinforced or changed.

Pajamas at the store? Lazy

Dirty clothes and hands? Hard working.

Clean and well dressed? Dignified.

Sloppy and has a concave mouth? Drug addict, past or present.

Morbidly obese, wearing rainbows, a mask, and Crayola hair? Mentally ill.

Wearing a 49ers shirt? Likes football.

Wearing a Titleist hat? Likes golf.

Etc.

leahzrc · Answer

I realized people still think I am in highschool (look younger than I want to be treated).

Also I am mean but if I say something to a guy, like acknowledge, he get some kind of energy out of it.

I try not to assume anything out of anyone until they look at my eyes for too long.

love_conquers_lust · Answer

Yup. Like I’d say dirt on someone’s face and tattered clothes says they haven’t bathed in awhile. It’s entirely possible they were recently dragged through the street via horseback:

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Not by looks, I start making assumptions when people start talking 😂 I even find beauty in women that are fully tatted and I don't assume they are going to strangle me or whatever.

Staximus · Answer

I try not to but everybody does it. I worked the door at a live music bar for a while and have met all kinds of people. It was hard to not judge them on their looks, sometimes they proved me wrong. I think a lot of people judged me on my looks, though

Anemone978 · Answer

All the time.. but more so online since I don't pay that much attention to others around me in real life to be perfectly honest.. Unless it is someone super well dressed or someone who looks like a street walker.. most people don't stand out.

bowenw · Answer

No really, more by their actions. You do not loot unapproachable - maybe intimidating because of your good looks.

jcampbell115 · Answer

I make quick snap judgements about basic things such as hygiene and general appearance. Do they look like they take care of themselves, or do they look slobbish

exitseven · Answer

Yes, if a guy has a man bun or a ponytail he is immediately suspect.

AmeerX · Answer

If I saw you, I would totally approach you 🤭. But yes, I think I would approach you because you are such a sweet cute girl.

Sonorous · Answer

We all do. It's inevitable. The type & depth of assumption may differ greatly but they're still assumptions.

RedInnocent68 · Answer

You’re training to be a lawyer. In your case it’s a positive and makes you hotter. 😉

jahaims · Answer

Everyone does. If you walk by someone everyday and they are covered in dirt and smell like piss you will make an assumption. Judgment is how humans interact with reality. If you don't judge your environment you'd die.

AydenHazor · Answer

I'd like to say no, but I definitely do. The assumptions I make are usually by how they carry themselves and take care of themselves, but I also try to recognize when I make assumptions and let reality change them

Friendlybro79 · Answer

I try not to. I'm sure my initial reaction might cause assumptions but then I try to remind myself to let them tell you who they are and not what I think based on a visual only.

ChefPapiChulo · Answer

yup and i thought you were a cute, smart girl since day 1.

Holsen · Answer

I do that but like I first see the looks and feel the heart then if Im pulled on by it!!

DJB72 · Answer

Anyone saying "no" is lying or deluded. We all do. It's human nature

bededazzle · Answer

of course. everyone does at least a little, in my opinion (even if they say they don’t)

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Guilty😂 To be fair though, looks are a pretty good gague. Tweakers for instance are so obvious😂

Anonymous · Answer

doesn't everyone? it's a very normal part of the human experience. first impressions are a thing for a reason.

NewgodOmega · Answer

Not on their looks but surely on their past and present activities for sure

MikeTheBartender · Answer

Only physical assumptions, their health, fitness habits, doesn't mean their a bad person.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

Nope cause looks can be deceiving but sometimes the looks tells something about the the type of person...

KrakenAttackin · Answer

Everyone makes assumptions based on appearance, then we moderate them as we get to know a person.

D_Bone_Steak · Answer

Hell yeah... they black? doing crime. I don't even need to prove it... just watch them do it.

PrinceWalnut · Answer

I do for sure. I know others do too even if they say they don't

collie22 · Answer

I've done that. There is something about morals and looks

motownplayer2000 · Answer

Assumptions? Sure. I believe everyone does. It’s a part of being human I guess

Anonymous · Answer

I actively try not to. When I was younger I may have a few times but I’ve thankfully grown past that

BLP11520 · Answer

Well some people look like criminals, I was a store manager and you had to quickly evaluate people.

Alex8736 · Answer

People assume the same thing towards me till they get to know me

Z1pTD · Answer

Sometimes but I try not to and I'm pretty open minded to being wrong lol

Bricealan · Answer

... because of your...'rbf'?

loveslongnails · Answer

I do, to a point.

LiamJHayden · Answer

No, but I might based upon their attire.

clampfan101 · Answer

No more than a normal person.

Tigerress · Answer

No that's very ignorant

Nifrayu · Answer

Only regarding their health.

Luckycharms12 · Answer

Yes try not to do. Never judge book by its cover

Jerre · Answer

As far as I know, I never have done that

Tstrbrainer · Answer

Yeah sometimes it's just natural

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

Yes, it’s only human nature

ThrillSeeker01 · Answer

Never.

Joker_ · Answer

duh 󠀡󠀡

eagle1951 · Answer

never

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