It’s scary to think that you can learn a lot about a person just by looking at them. You know, based on how they’re dressed and accessorized, how they behave, their mannerisms, stuff like that. It’s like looking into a person’s social media profile. And knowing how to read the signs, of course.
Well, folks have been pointing out the signs in a Reddit thread, listing the behaviors, mannerisms, looks and other personal choices a person has made that reveal more than the person would probably be comfortable with. Or not. I don’t assume.
Bored Panda has collected the best and most spot-on responses and has compiled a list that you can find below (not above or on either side of this page, but don’t let me stop you from exploring your browser), so scroll right on there, upvote, comment, and mayhaps share some things Redditors missed in this list!
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#1
If they throw trash on the ground or in a proper receptacle.
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192points
#2
Jakesnake_42 said:
How they treat people they’ll probably never see again.
How they treat people they’ll probably never see again.
--red replied:
Also how they treat people in the service sector, like waiters, housekeepers, laborers etc.
Also how they treat people in the service sector, like waiters, housekeepers, laborers etc.
Stinduh replied:
And how they talk about service workers. From “ugh the idiot at the coffee shop forgot my tea, so I’m ten minutes late” to “they don’t deserve more than minimum wage for much they fail at their jobs”
And how they talk about service workers. From “ugh the idiot at the coffee shop forgot my tea, so I’m ten minutes late” to “they don’t deserve more than minimum wage for much they fail at their jobs”
GothhicGoddess replied:
A coworker and I were talking about how some students were misbehaving and being incredibly disrespectful to the environment around them (throwing trash or food on the ground, not picking up after themselves, making messes in bathrooms, etc) and I said maybe they needed to spend a day working with the custodians (you know, learning who they’re making life harder for and maybe gaining a bit of respect for those they’re impacting by working alongside them and picking up these messes they’re making) and my coworker didn’t think any of that, her immediate response was “oh yes! Then they’ll see what happens when you’re uneducated and barely employable!” I responded with “Many of our custodians have far more education and varied work histories than you realize.” That one conversation showed me so much more about her than anything else and I have avoided conversations with her since.
A coworker and I were talking about how some students were misbehaving and being incredibly disrespectful to the environment around them (throwing trash or food on the ground, not picking up after themselves, making messes in bathrooms, etc) and I said maybe they needed to spend a day working with the custodians (you know, learning who they’re making life harder for and maybe gaining a bit of respect for those they’re impacting by working alongside them and picking up these messes they’re making) and my coworker didn’t think any of that, her immediate response was “oh yes! Then they’ll see what happens when you’re uneducated and barely employable!” I responded with “Many of our custodians have far more education and varied work histories than you realize.” That one conversation showed me so much more about her than anything else and I have avoided conversations with her since.
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176points
#3
80085n[7175] said:
How they react to being told they're wrong or have made a mistake.
How they react to being told they're wrong or have made a mistake.
ElicBehexan replied:
My brother, who is frequently an idiot, thinks if he gets louder that makes him righter.
My brother, who is frequently an idiot, thinks if he gets louder that makes him righter.
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158points
#4
Whether they do something that will help someone else without directly benefiting them.
This can be everything from returning the trolley, to picking up trash they walk past, or helping out a stranger. I think it shows real character.
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138points
#5
Elevated_Chillz said:
How they treat animals. A direct mirror into their soul.
How they treat animals. A direct mirror into their soul.
quesowithextracheese replied:
What if they are really allergic? I feel self conscious when people seem offended that I don't want to pet their dog or cat. I like animals but I also like breathing and it wins out. I admire them from afar, though.
What if they are really allergic? I feel self conscious when people seem offended that I don't want to pet their dog or cat. I like animals but I also like breathing and it wins out. I admire them from afar, though.
Kevin_Wolf replied:
Not petting a dog =/= abusing a dog.
Not petting a dog =/= abusing a dog.
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127points
#6
Their political views and how they approach it.
(I'm not saying left or right wing reveals a lot. Instead, the way they disclose it, their arguments that lead to their standing (whichever it is), and how they handle debating it reveals a lot).
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104points
#7
[deleted] said:
If they're willing to stand up for themselves or let people/situations walk all over them.
If they're willing to stand up for themselves or let people/situations walk all over them.
debzone1 replied:
It's not necessarily about being "willing " to stand up for one's self, "able" is a heavy factor, particularly for people with a trauma history.
It's not necessarily about being "willing " to stand up for one's self, "able" is a heavy factor, particularly for people with a trauma history.
four_fox_sake replied:
I think it says more about someone if they’ll stand up for OTHERS. A lot of time the best way to stand up for yourself is just to ignore the idiot trying to knock you down. But for someone to go to bat for someone ELSE getting knocked down, that’s true character.
I think it says more about someone if they’ll stand up for OTHERS. A lot of time the best way to stand up for yourself is just to ignore the idiot trying to knock you down. But for someone to go to bat for someone ELSE getting knocked down, that’s true character.
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94points
#8
CoolPotatoTomato said:
How they respond to a question they don't know the answer to.
How they respond to a question they don't know the answer to.
mondowompwomp replied:
This is also a great interview question. Does someone know how to admit they don’t know, and also, do they know where they can go to find the answer?
This is also a great interview question. Does someone know how to admit they don’t know, and also, do they know where they can go to find the answer?
Lost_in_the_Library replied:
Bed interview advice I ever got was that you don’t know the answer off the top of your head, say “that’s an interesting question - I’m going to take a minute to think about that before I answer” and then literally sit there for a minute and think.
Bed interview advice I ever got was that you don’t know the answer off the top of your head, say “that’s an interesting question - I’m going to take a minute to think about that before I answer” and then literally sit there for a minute and think.
If you can train yourself not to panic and actually sit there and think it’s a killer strategy. It surprises the interviewers and simultaneously demonstrates your understanding that some things take time and consideration to be done properly.
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82points
#9
britsolcav said:
Google search history.
Google search history.
M-Factor replied:
Nooooo, you'll find out that I'm really bad a spelling and have to Google common words!
Nooooo, you'll find out that I'm really bad a spelling and have to Google common words!
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75points
#10
ZaryssThesia said:
Whether they return shopping trolleys in parking lots.
Whether they return shopping trolleys in parking lots.
sketchysketchist replied:
I swear this is one of those things that absolutely decide how your afterlife goes.
I swear this is one of those things that absolutely decide how your afterlife goes.
Significant_Amoeba34 replied:
Saw a grocery store worker, might've been on here, say that he hates when people return their carts because rounding up carts is the only free time he gets on his shift and it doesn't kill anytime if they're all in the corral.
Saw a grocery store worker, might've been on here, say that he hates when people return their carts because rounding up carts is the only free time he gets on his shift and it doesn't kill anytime if they're all in the corral.
I still put mine in the right place, but I always wonder if I'm killing some dude's break.
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73points
#11
GradualDecomp said:
How they interact with service staff and cashiers.
How they interact with service staff and cashiers.
Erik5943 replied:
I'll add to this by getting more specific. It's how they respond when they're at the airport and their flight is delayed or cancelled. How they treat a gate agent or other airline staff tells all.
I'll add to this by getting more specific. It's how they respond when they're at the airport and their flight is delayed or cancelled. How they treat a gate agent or other airline staff tells all.
The_Sanch1128 replied:
Back in my business travel days, ticket agents and gate agents loved it when I'd lead with, "How can I help you get me where my boss says I need to go?"
Back in my business travel days, ticket agents and gate agents loved it when I'd lead with, "How can I help you get me where my boss says I need to go?"
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71points
#12
Young_Old_Grandma said:
How they act when things don't go their way (flat tire, etc). It shows you how they problem solve
How they act when things don't go their way (flat tire, etc). It shows you how they problem solve
zerbey replied:
I once called AAA over a flat tire, the guy showed up and looked at me with this "seriously, dude you can't fix this yourself?" face. I saw the expression and just said "OK, YOU try to get the spare tire to lower down".
I once called AAA over a flat tire, the guy showed up and looked at me with this "seriously, dude you can't fix this yourself?" face. I saw the expression and just said "OK, YOU try to get the spare tire to lower down".
One hour later we finally got it freed and he said "OK, I thought this was a dumb call, but you made the right decision!". The mechanism to lower the tire was seized completely, it'd probably never moved since the day the car was manufactured.
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65points
#13
Maximum_Passion1865 said:
What they say about others when that person isn't around.
What they say about others when that person isn't around.
Say something nice or don't say anything at all.
Raccoonanity replied:
Saying compliments behind peoples back is a cheat code to a good reputation.
Saying compliments behind peoples back is a cheat code to a good reputation.
jisatsusurukudasai replied:
I do kind of agree with the sentiment, but when your stuck with the same people for long periods of time and some/all of them are really annoying, it's great to just have a chinwag about them with others who know.
I do kind of agree with the sentiment, but when your stuck with the same people for long periods of time and some/all of them are really annoying, it's great to just have a chinwag about them with others who know.
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61points
#14
Men who judge other men for wearing makeup/nails are secretly insecure about their own masculinity.
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#15
Curve-Life said:
In general how they treat others but also how they treat people like the homeless and the destitute.
In general how they treat others but also how they treat people like the homeless and the destitute.
sportsrocksoccer replied:
Hmmm I think this depends. I live in a big city and ignore almost anyone asking me for money at this point. It’s safer to pretend they don’t exist cause sometimes you interact and someone is now following you or cursing you out/threatening you and I’ve learned as a small woman that it’s safer to just keep to myself and just keep walking. But I also live in Chicago.
Hmmm I think this depends. I live in a big city and ignore almost anyone asking me for money at this point. It’s safer to pretend they don’t exist cause sometimes you interact and someone is now following you or cursing you out/threatening you and I’ve learned as a small woman that it’s safer to just keep to myself and just keep walking. But I also live in Chicago.
But do I care about the tent cities or tents in parks? Not really. There have been many tents popping up in a neighborhood park by me and people are fighting for cops to invade/kick them out and I’m like “eh let them be if you aren’t gonna give them solutions”. My political ideology aligns with leftists where I want safety nets and social programs to support people in unfortunate situations (I also support universal housing or income policies) but someone outside the CTA station asking me for change, I usually just walk by or softly shake my head and keep going.
I don’t think that makes me a bad person though. But hey, I might be totally wrong.
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47points
#18
CryptVulpix said:
Whether they talk about themselves, only the other person or a balance of both.
Whether they talk about themselves, only the other person or a balance of both.
FlatSize1614 replied:
I found this to be very true. The more ppl talk about themselves, the less I want to be around them.
I found this to be very true. The more ppl talk about themselves, the less I want to be around them.
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38points
#19
How they have fun with people. Like how they act when they're casually hanging out with their friends tells a lot about us.
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