Thread: Do you judge people on a surface value?

What I mean by this is that when you see a person, not knowing anything about them other than their appearance, what they are wearing, and maybe where they are at... Do you judge them?

I think people naturally draw conclusions to how we think a person is based on looks, where they spend their time, and what they typically wear. After all, when we are seeking a "mate" these things come into factor here. We look for health, clean appearance, and similar interests.

I have judged people myself upon first seeing them. I do this more with women than men. I guess that is my catty nature

I will often see a woman and if she is dressed in very little clothing, I consider her to be "loose" or "easy". If I see a man who is overweight and balding, I consider him to be "unhealthy". Generally when I see people who spend time at bars, clubs, etc. I throw them in the same pile of "party animals" that I don't want to associate with.

Anyone else do this? I don't do it to be mean, it is just something I noticed I do all too often. I won't see a heavier person and start making fun of them but I will be aware of their appearance and find it displeasing. I don't ever say things out loud about it though.

Yes, it is a matter of safety.

Looks tell a lot where i am, a university student has not the same and attitude as a punk, a rascal, a military etc...
Looks sure prevent me from meeting cool people, but it also helps me avoid a LOT of dangerous people.
When there's a guy that's screaming in the crowd, talking to anyone telling their story all day, stinking so much you can smell them before you see them, you know you have to bail out because these are crazy/scrougers. Guys showing off their muscle, acting as "virile" as they can, like to compare with others via muscle, run because it's either a criminal or a military.
These are a few examples but it tells you how i keep myself safe in this piece of shit city. I've grow up between honest people (my friends) and this kind of people (my familiy's friends) and i really don't want to have anything to do with this kind of people.
Of course honest-looking people can be dangerous, but it's less likely that they directly threaten you health/life.

I think everyone does this unless you are one of those psychic dudes and you can read people's minds. Whether you claim someone is trustworthy or not on first meet, you are still judging them at face value. So I don't think it really matters what kind of a person you are because at the end of the day, you are still judging.