How Are People Affected By Appearance

In recent years, the way people perceive others has been increasingly affected by appearance. Individuals may face future consequences because of the decision to get a tattoo or piercing. Although a tattoo may be regarded as art to one individual, it could be seen as a thoughtless mistake to someone else. The problem is that many people judge others before getting to know them on a deeper level. In this decade, appearance means everything; it can affect a person’s job security, personal treatment, and social life. First, personal appearance plays a vital role in an individual’s job security. When looking for a job, an individual must take into account his or her personal appearance. For example, a tattoo or piercing that is visible could be a cause of concern for some companies. Appearance is often used as
The act of inking or piercing the body could potentially ruin chances of future friendships. For example, Torres states, “This habit of prematurely rejecting something new or different because we are not accosted to it can result in someone’s behavior or belief being stigmatized, ridiculed, and unaccepted” (“Why Judging by Appearance”1). Not accepting someone simply because of his or her appearance can drastically affect this person. Judging based on appearance can make others feel as though they have gotten placed on a lower level for trying to be themselves. Also, the first assumption made about a person is typically the one that is always applied to that person. For example, Torres states, “We assume that just because we call something for what it is or what we think it is, that there is not a composite of underlying and interactive factors responsible for our observations” (“Why Judging by Appearance”2). The first assumption that is made about a person can typically be proven wrong. People need to take time to truly get to know others rather than making assumptions based on