Sometimes I notice myself anticipating things out of people based on associations around them - not even consciously, it just emerges out of commonalities of interaction. For example, girls with blunt bangs and short haircuts tend to be artistic and queer.
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Was I told this? Did I consciously decide this was the association? No - I just noticed one day that I had this association.
What are some totally unconscious associations you have about people? I'm particularly interested in negative associations, or ones you use to avoid ppl.
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I ask cause I'm swiping on tinder right now and like 98% of it is just negative associations.
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Interestingly they don't seem to be stereotypically consistent. I have a strong negative association with facial piercings and anybody who uses the word 'queer,' but neutral/slightly positive associations with trans people and cis men wearing women's clothes.
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I generally don't view any assumptions as inherently negative, but I *do* dislike assumptions that don't quickly update in the face of new evidence.
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noticed I was swiping left on women with a perfectly normal but (apparently) telltale look- smiling, hair done, a bit more than average amount of makeup- because when I'd check, their profiles mostly indicated they were Christian. Not against it, just not a good match for me
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I’ve noticed that I form judgements based on past experiences.. if I constantly have pos/neg experiences w a group my brain develops heuristics
It’s a faux pas to admit on Twitter but I don’t give AF
I do realize it’s just an assumption not fact so u need to be willing 2 update
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Man hair buns, Total disrespect for there manhood.
Nose Rings, Needing someone to lead them. No Direction.
Woman with Bangs, Knows her direction and makes her own choices.
Hippie Chick, anyway the wind blows.