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Appearance Quote by Steve Kroft

“People make first judgments about people based on their appearance. There's an old saying, "The clothes make the man.".” quote by Steve Kroft
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“People make first judgments about people based on their appearance. There's an old saying, "The clothes make the man.".”

Steve Kroft

About This Quote

Source Television: 60 Minutes segment, 2015

People often judge others by appearance, relying on superficial cues rather than deeper qualities.

In simple terms: Judging by looks.

Key Takeaway

Look beyond appearances.

Themes

bias appearance judgment

Mood

reflective critical

Type

social observational

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • first dates
  • networking events
  • customer service interactions

Key Concepts

stereotyping social perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions do you make about others?
  • How can you challenge appearance‑based bias?
A Different Perspective

First impressions can be misleading.

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