4. How important are clothes as an expression of personality?
I would say that clothes are extremely important nowadays. I think that clothes reflect
people's tastes
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You can judge if people care about their appearance or not, you can see if they are
rather shy or outgoing. Sometimes colors can also express whether or not people are active,
enthusiastic or even optimistic. On the other hand, I was raised to believe that we shouldn't judge a
book by its cover. Appearances can be deceptive
（＝
can deceive you)
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A man might wear a suit
on a daily basis at work, and you might think that he is serious and reliable, but in fact he may go
out every night, drink a lot of alcohol and lie to everyone. Very often, clothes reflect your
professional position rather than your personality.
5. How are people judged according to the clothes they wear?
I guess that nowadays first impressions are very important, and first impressions are usually
based on appearance. So it's essential to look as good as possible in order to please others, and to
gain confidence within yourself. In a lot of jobs, people will judge each other according to their
appearance. A teacher who wears sneakers doesn't look so professional. A doctor who doesn't wear
a white coat might not be taken seriously. Young people can also judge each other according to the
clothes they wear, and this could create gaps between rich and poor kids. This is why I think it's
great to actually have kids wear a uniform at school.
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If you judge people at first glance, you will have to rely on their physical appearance, their
manners, and the way they dress. If you only follow your first impression, then clothes are very
important, because they reflect social status and style. But I think that smart people know you
shouldn't judge people too quickly. You can't be too superficial
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only care about
appearance
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Shallow people are never appreciated.
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