Judging others based on appearances can lead to misunderstandings from "summary" of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
In the world of judging others based on appearances, misunderstandings often take root and grow. It's human nature to make assumptions about people we don't know, based solely on what we see on the surface. But what we fail to realize is that appearances can be deceiving, leading us down a path of misconceptions and false conclusions. Take the case of the bank robber who walks into an open house viewing and ends up holding a group of people hostage. At first glance, this individual is seen as a criminal, a danger to society. But as the story unfolds, we come to understand that there is more to this person than meets the eye. His actions were not driven by malice, but rather by desperation and fear. Similarly, the real estate agent hosting the open house is initially perceived as shallow and materia...
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