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How do you view other people?

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Eclipse, May 28, 2015.

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  1. Eclipse

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    More specifically, how do you view other people in regards to certain qualities they appear to possess? Do you treat those people differently as you would have if you hadn't known that, or known they were something else?

    These differences can be small and innocuous, or even large and drastic. Examples include whether or not a person passed a course recently, whether you see a person as smart or not (also includes whether or not the person knows a specific fact), whether or not that person is one of your friends, or even just whether that person is male or female.

    It could also be things such as shared (or differing) interests, difference of opinions towards certain things, or even a person's social standing - on the Internet or otherwise (and I find that, on the Internet, a social picture is developed extremely quickly, so first impressions can sometimes be key). These differences are myriad and infinite.

    So if you knew these qualities or differences about people, would you treat them differently? And be honest with yourself. If you say "no, never", I'm inclined to believe you're lying. Thus, I'll answer this question first, to show an example.

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    To date, the only thing that's truly irritated me about other people is having to explain the same thing multiple times (and in different ways) to a person, usually in a teaching or instruction context, yet the other person still 'doesn't get it'. (Having to say something multiple times because the other person didn't hear or understand you doesn't count.) This doesn't happen often, thankfully, and when it does, I believe I do a good job of concealing my frustration, and not allowing it to show. Instead I just re-group my thoughts, and try again.

    Other than that I do not treat people any differently, regardless of history, social status, or any other number of factors. I will admit that some differences are more obviously apparent than others (gender, for example), but that just means I notice it quicker. I have differing opinions than most people on many things, and I'm aware of this, yet I do not disregard or devalue that - rather, I think the differences in opinions and tastes are what lead to the creation of an individual.

    That's my spiel or take, at least. Feel free to be as simple or as complex as you please.
     
  2. Azazel

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    Not to be rude but? People with learning disabilities may need things repeated, does that mean you'll think less of us because of that? It seems a bit rude,,,

    People's opinions on things really get me, depending on your opinions I'll either be extremely uncomfortable and not want to associate with you for my own safety, or just fine.
    I'm uncomfortable with most people xD
     
  3. Eclipse

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    I've never run into a person with a learning disability in that scenario, but I'll give a more direct answer to your question:
    I said that I get frustrated at that person, not that I think less of that person. I apologise for being unclear there.

    Come to think of it, I believe I used the phrase 'differently' in my question. That could also include esteeming someone higher than usual because of something. Yet different doesn't need to mean higher or lower - just a different view.
     
  4. Deltheor

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    My opinion of other people isn't really determined by their appearance, gender, race, or anything like that. As long as they're a decent person in my eyes, then they're cool with me. I've learned not to judge others by just what I observe about them, as everyone is different and they've all had different experiences- judging often just leads to stereotypes, which are only rarely true.

    That being said, I am wary around pretty much everyone regardless. I've had a lot of terrible things happen to me in the past, and sometimes by completely random people, so it takes a lot for me to really open up around people. But I don't judge people by face-value, I get to know them before I take a liking to them or not.

    Some things that people do tick me off in a bad way, but it's not because of the people doing them- it's just things that have happened to me in the past that cause me to have a bad reaction to certain things. For instance, people raising their voices without any real meaning behind it makes me nervous due to my upbringing. It doesn't make me think less of the person raising their voice though, it's just a mannerism that personally makes me nervous.
     
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    Just like Del, I don't judge people based on their appearance. If anyone is good to me, I'll be good to them. What determines my opinion on other people is their actions. Like, I wouldn't want to associate with even the prettiest girl in the world if she was actually a bully. I also tend to change how I interact with others when I find out they have different opinions from what I have. Very recently, I started feeling awkward around a friend of mine because I found out that she was supporting a group that murders criminals instead of putting them in jail. However, I try my best to keep our friendship going. I understand that everyone doesn't have to have the same opinions on everything. I would still need some time to adapt to the change, and then it would be all good again.

    I can understand what you said about having to explain things multiple times since I tutor Math to high school students, but it doesn't change how I think about them. Math isn't everyone's best subject anyway. If someone tried teaching me chemistry, I imagine he/she would need to explain it to me many times too.
     
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    More often than not, I always give people the benefit of the doubt upon meeting them. After getting to know them over a long-ish period of time, that is when I can judge if they're a good acquaintance or friend I could possibly have. First, one must get passed the "clicking" phase, meaning upon greeting one another, we have good chemistry in terms of vibes and general conversations (preferably something NOT boring like small talk). The more I relate to the person, or a general idea a person may have that's respectable to a likable point, I can give the flag. If this click persists the more we get to know each other, that is when I can begin to trust them. If they start acting different or "odd" a couple weeks upon meeting, that's a tell tale sign of a bad apple. I don't care what their views of beliefs are, because no two people are exactly the same in that regard. All I want in a friendship is someone with common sense, a positive attitude, honest, loyal, and has a respectable IQ. The last one listed doesn't necessarily have to apply, but I really am not a fan of small talk. Every once in a while, it's fine, but life is a lot more interesting when people actually go into depth about certain topics.
    As for other feats like physical appearance, talent etc.I don't really care in that department.
     
  7. LadySmugleaf

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    I try my hardest to treat everyone equally and not to judge at first glance.
    The main reason for my mentality is because a few years back, I got judged really harshly by someone close to me. I don't want people to have the same pain as I did.
     
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    I like to think that I have become very good at judging most things about a person upon first meeting them. Usually, I can tell someone's strengths, weaknesses, and personality type from just a quick conversation. From this, I often choose to avoid or get closer to people based upon my judgement of them. For example, if they are the kind of person who is overly dramatic, I'll avoid them at any cost. I don't want to get dragged into that mess.
     
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  9. LostSpirit

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    I would be lying if I said that I didn't judge people from their appearance. No I'm not talking about race or gender, but I'm more so talking about the way they carry themselves. A slouched person wearing sweatpants seems drastically different from a postured person wearing a suit and tie. Of course, there are some things that can affect my impression of a person whether they hang around a certain group of people or if they chill by the bathroom alone. Honestly, I think actions speak louder than words. I can't really judge a person from what others say, but rather what the person themselves do. I think my view of other people definitely is more biased towards their demeanor and actions than anything else.
     
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