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CMV: Making small assumptioms about a person based on their appearance is OK

I live in a very progressive and liberal area. Throughout my school career, I have been taught that you should not make any assumptions about a person based solely off of their appearance. 

However, I think this is wishful thinking. A person's appearance is (for the most part) a *choice* by that person. I believe that this choice can reflect a lot about a person's character, likes, their social groups, etc. 

I know that a person's appearance is by no means everything. I still treat everyone new I meet with respect and kindness, but I definitely take into account that person's appearance while doing so. 

Thanks in advance.
gpt
Sure you can make assumptions about people's backgrounds. We give people clues about ourselves all the time in the words we use, our accents, or clothes, or hairstyles.

But if you are intending to assess a person's value based on their outward appearance, then you are mistaking the wave for the ocean.  Cruelty isn't softened by a thousand dollar suit, and gentleness of heart isn't sullied by a tattoo.