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Would you judge someone by their name?

Is it actually possible not to judge, even a little?

What do you think?

e.g Oliver vs Tyler
(edited 9 years ago)

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Original post by eagleclawsan
Is it actually possible not to judge, even a little?

What do you think?


Hello Katie...
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KJane
15
I'd judge the parents.
Original post by Abbie :)
Hello Katie...


What?
Original post by KJane
I'd judge the parents.


Why do you think parents of different classes prefer different names?
Original post by eagleclawsan
What?


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SKuT6Z3q2KQ
Original post by eagleclawsan
What?


Before I used to, but not intentionally.

After watching Katie Hopkins's ridiculous argument over judging a child from it's name, I'm against it. I really don't think a name should define a person, at the end of the day they never asked for it. I went to school with people who have names that some people consider as "ghetto" yet these kids came out with A grades and are off to university, while the "Anna"'s and "William"'s didn't do so well. I'm just using those as examples. So yeah, I think people shouldn't judge from a name.
Honestly, I'd probably draw a different first impression from Crystal than Emma. I wouldn't do it purposely, but I don't think I'd be able to stop myself making a snap judgement. It's very hard not to.
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David B
20
If I don't judge somebody by appearance than why would I judge them by a name?
Original post by Abbie :)


Original post by grassntai


Yes that is what provoked this. I only just saw the video xD
Original post by eagleclawsan
Why do you think parents of different classes prefer different names?


Because they do? I don't have stats, but I bet you that there are more working class Chantelles and middle-class Henrys.
Original post by eagleclawsan
Yes that is what provoked this. I only just saw the video xD


And yet you didn't get my first comment? :frown:
Original post by PythianLegume
Because they do? I don't have stats, but I bet you that there are more working class Chantelles and middle-class Henrys.


I was just looking for your opinion not a definitive answer.
Original post by Abbie :)
And yet you didn't get my first comment? :frown:


I didn't concentrate on names.
Original post by PythianLegume
Honestly, I'd probably draw a different first impression from Crystal than Emma. I wouldn't do it purposely, but I don't think I'd be able to stop myself making a snap judgement. It's very hard not to.


This tbh. I wouldn't think any less of them, but different names give off different impressions.
It's possible
Actually Henry is the most popular name in the UK FYI.
Original post by tehforum
Actually Henry is the most popular name in the UK FYI.


oh, I wasn't suggesting Oliver was the most popular name.
Original post by Precious Illusions
This tbh. I wouldn't think any less of them, but different names give off different impressions.


I think I agree

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