sociology thoughts -post 2

Jan 11, 2008 07:15

People do make snap judgements & first impressions ( Read more... )

sociology, ideas, pschology

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beorcwyn January 12 2008, 15:24:50 UTC
I think the thing is that everyone instantly categorize people, it's part of being human. However there are some people who understand the shortcomings of this process and will refrain from acting upon that impression and have a flexible/open mind. I still fall prey to that tendency but I have found out enough times that my first impression was completely wrong.

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neugotik January 12 2008, 23:24:06 UTC
I think people do it without realizing it even if they try really hard not to - I think letting go of this is probably somewhat like relaxing - we can't relax completely, but there are degrees & trying prob. makes it worse, not better.

I bought "Blink" cause I want to read it now. heh.

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