Stereotypes, Beliefs And Norms

When I enter someone else’s home for the first time, I tend to look at their belongings such as what type of television they have or how many pictures are on their wall. These items can tell a great deal about a person’s personality and beliefs. For example, the brands of clothing a person owns and whether or not they follow clothing trends can show if they are a follower or a leader. Whether or not someone owns weapons or firearms can reveal if they are incredulous or trusting. Furthermore, if an individual still possesses things from their childhood they may be very sentimental or nostalgic. Therefore, a person’s belongings can reveal numerous things about their personality, beliefs, and standards.

First and foremost, the type and brand

of clothing a person wears can tell a great deal about their personality. Whether or not someone wears clothes that correlate with the latest craze reveal if they are a leader or a follower. A follower would be more likely to wear clothes that correspond with those styles in order to fit in whereas a leader might want to set their own trends. Additionally, what a person wears can show whether they care about what others think of them. If someone wears clothing according to brand name they might need the constant approval of their peers.
Similarly, whether a person possesses a weapon or not can disclose important details of their beliefs and character. This can show if this person is cautious or trusting of others. Perhaps a trusting person would not feel the need to have a weapon in their possession. Someone who does own a firearm, or any other weapon variations, could just have a very resourceful and health-conscious outlook. For example, a resourceful weapon-owner could use their weapon to hunt for their food rather than buy processed foods from a store.
Likewise, the possession of childhood keepsakes can divulge many aspects of a person’s personality. Someone who still has items from their childhood might be sentimental or nostalgic. They may want to remember as much of their childhood as possible, using these items to “jog” their memory. On the other hand, someone might not retain these childhood memorabilia due to an unsavory experience. These items could bring about bad memories so some people discard them as soon as possible.
In conclusion, a person’s possessions can tell volumes about their character, beliefs, and values. The type, and brand, of their clothing can show if a person is a leader, follower, or need peer approval. Whether someone owns weapons or not can show if they are untrusting or just resourceful. In addition, if a person still owns items from their childhood, they might be sentimental and nostalgic. Therefore, the common phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” means that what people see on the outside will not tell the important details, but; on the contrary, what the cover reveals can give a snapshot of that person’s character.