Do you believe you can tell what someone's personality is like based on their physical appearance?

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I think no.
I mean you can assume what their personality may be like based on their looks and sometimes your assumption may be correct in some cases but it’s also possible you could be wrong in other cases

ManOnFire · Accepted Answer

Not exactly in the sense of what they literally look like, but you can get an idea of what their personality is like by the way they carry themselves, their demeanor/facial expressions, how they act, or how they interact with others.

I won't say most times, but many times the hunch I got about someone based on these things was right more often than wrong.

Finchie40 · Accepted Answer

No, you should never judge a book by it’s cover , you can assume you know their personality but assuming means absolutely nothing

Fashionista Amy · Accepted Answer

I agree with you. While appearances might give us some clues, they're not definitive indicators of personality. Someone’s style or expression might reflect their mood or preferences, but you can’t judge their character solely on looks. Personalities are complex and influenced by many factors. 😊

Rosexøxø · Answer

Overall. A little bit sometimes. Cause if they’re not outright fashion fans / fashionistas expressing their sort of art / art style, they will somewhat choose looks that resonates with them that they like or they felt matched their moods.

Someone who wore a Mohawk may not be trouble or a bad person, but they could welcome a bit less safe situations because they’re more of the daring type. If not in their whole life at least daring enough to try this new style for them for the first time. Maybe they were inspired to try it because of some celebrity or character from a show.

People don’t always match stereotypes but sometimes they follow trends or use fashion to express themselves. And overall we could take some guesses by their looks. We won’t be guaranteed to be right or spot on about it every time, but they can be some indicator. If I seen people dressed like Amish or wearing religious clothing I can assume they’re Amish or follow a certain religion of a certain culture. If I seen a kid with uniform I can assume they go to a uniform school. lol it may not be directly related to them but I can figure at least one thing out about them based upon the attire.

That’s just my say on it.

Anonymous · Answer

I think many people, myself included, have naturally drawn conclusions about a person's personality and/or character based on their initial assessment or their looks and the personality they choose to show upfront. But I have learned from experience that initial impressions are not always accurate.

Case in point, a woman with whom I was in a committed relationship beginning in 2023 and ending in late 2024 seemed great, until she started showing her feminist and woke views during the presidential campaign. She got more and more ugly with her outspoken views against men, even with me. She had controlled her misandry before then, but when she started showing her support for the 4B movement, I told her goodbye. It seems she is now in a lesbian relationship, and I had no idea she had such inclinations. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I have no interest in a woman like that.

The way I see it, I dodged a bullet and learned a lesson about judging women based on what they choose to share about themselves early on.

Orion84 · Answer

I don't think so, no.

People always assume that I'm some sort of scary monster, simply because I'm tall, have broad shoulders, tattoos, a shaved head, and permanent resting asshole face, but I'm actually a big teddy bear most of the time.

I've been told that I'm very intimidating, unless you know me. Then I supposedly feel very safe to be around, according to those who do know me.

If my appearance is deceiving to people, on first glance, then I assume the same is true for other people, as well. I've personally known some tiny little women who were tough as nails, too.

RavVid · Answer

I think you can to a limited degree. Girls tend to reflect their personality in the clothes they wear. Gay guys are clearly better dressed than hetero guys.  But I'd agree it is not very accurate.

purplepoppy · Answer

They say that you can't judge a book by a cover but I say if its titled 101 chicken recipes and has a picture of a chicken on the front it's probably not going to be a useful guide to car maintenance.

Nikki1989 · Answer

That is very rare, but you can tell occasionally. However, the best people are usually the ones you don't expect.

MrOracle · Answer

In many cases, yes, but of course there will be a few exceptions. Exceptions do not invalidate the rule.

TrueConfection · Answer

Not with every person, but many people project their personality in how they are put together.

genderqween · Answer

Um, like yes? As a nonbinary genderqueer transwomxn, I've noticed that all the other trans babes look like me. Like I can tell immediately babes

itsannalee · Answer

Not always but I won’t buy a math book with porn pic as a cover

Kelley1 · Answer

There is a correlation, but the correlation is less than one.

Account · Answer

I can tell many things based on their facial expressions if that counts.

Anonymous · Answer

yes, if you have been around the block a few times.. those that inject needles like those act in those scary ways.. cause many that can observe what happens with behaviors that are all the same... When you get old you will understand..

dreamstar72 · Answer

Yes you can guess, but you would most likely be wrong.

Smegskull · Answer

Yes. Their appearance is human. Their personality is annoying... 100% accuracy so far.

Anonymous · Answer

Stopped that long ago. At least get better indicators from body language.

Anonymous · Answer

Sometimes, but it's not a very reliable method, appearance can be deceptive.

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Yes I think you can figure some things out based on how they look.

blackeagle007 · Answer

You know I’m so horrible with first impressions. So you got my answer. Lol

Chely00 · Answer

Not just physically maybe how they interact with their friends or partner.

Dreamclouds · Answer

actually no you have to talk to the person its the only genuine and real way to tell.

wynning · Answer

No but it forms a big part of first impressions.

exitseven · Answer

most of the time I can.

KostasKouvalis · Answer

Yeah, I think so, especially their face.

Likes2drive · Answer

Yeah most of the time but sometimes I might be off

jahaims · Answer

Usually in an allistic you can

Kelly6 · Answer

Absolutely not.

dragoblack · Answer

It's more on actions than physical appearance

Panthero · Answer

To an extent.

Gayuglycowardv3 · Answer

Yes you can

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