We make them everyday, everywhere we go. Some intentionally, others unconsciously. They are judgements. We judge people and items, whether we are aware of it or not. There are two main types: Snap judgements and considered judgements. Both are powerful and effective in their own respective ways when used in the right situations. In Blink, Gladwell claims“snap judgments”-- that is, judgments made with little information or deliberation-- are usually more reliable and effective than more careful, deliberate judgments are. Written by Gladwell an author, with other New York best sellers, Blink has received controversial reviews from Steven Pinker pointing out Gladwell’s inaccuracy caused by Gladwell’s lack of expertise, to praise from George Anders, a writer from the Wall Street Journals. “Mr. Gladwell is a gifted storyteller, able to find memorable characters and delightful anecdotes wherever he …show more content…
People usually rely on visual cues as hints towards a person’s personality or mood. Naturally, when we talk with someone or meet someone we look at the face to search for visual cues on the person’s mood or interactiveness. “We’re remarkably consistent: certain jaw lines or smiles really do make people think someone is more controlling or approachable” (Vincent). If the person is smiling or the eyes are soft, people assume the individual is happy and easier to get along with. Also, to determine truth or lies, people tend to look at the person’s face. We stare intensely for a long period of time, looking for any hint of genuineness. “We look immediately and directly at him or her because by looking at the face, we can know-- or, at least, we can know a great deal more-- about whether the sentiment is genuine” (Gladwell 213). Our reliance on visual cues to determine truth or other emotions is