"Appearances are misleading".. I believe that there is an equivalent of this famous proverb in every language. I know there is one in Arabic. All Arabic speaking communties know it. And yet. there is hardly anyone in this vast eternal universe who works by this rule. Most of us are being misled by appearances, voluntarily sometimes.
Appearances are misleading, indeed. Most of us prefer to ask a well-dressed up man with a suit and tie than a rather shabby person for directions. we do most of the times judge poeple through the type of clothes they're wearing, the brand of their shoes, and even by the colors of their outfits. Wearing sunglasses, believe it or not, can make a difference in our judgemnts ( or rather pre-judgements).
you may think that you're not misled by appearances and that what i've just said does not apply to you by any means. maybe it does not.maybe it does. Just think about it.. how many times you encoutered a stranger who was not "into fashion" and not that "good-looking" but through a small discussion you realize that she knows about things more than you do, smarter than most people you know..
i've been there,and believe me it sucks being prejudged just by the looks and the outfits.
Everytime i jump in the train i find myself stuck in a small room with 7 other people, who always start conversations about their lives and brag about their jobs.. everytime, i try to keep my distance, but they end up asking my opinion or about the book i'm reading.. few words said and they realize that i am a high school English teacher.. as little and small as i seem to them, i am an english teacher and that always has an effect on my poor "companions". A clearly seen effect. I would be a liar if i said that i don't enjoy that effect on those worn faces but i do enjoy it.
the point is: clothes, suits, ties, make up or sunglasses.. are none but objects that can by no means display the inner goodness, smartness, intelligence, or skills of a person,whatsoever.
And till people realize this fact, i'll keep surprising them and enjoying the effect of the surprise on their "hypocritical" faces.
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