When we meet someone, our initial thoughts of them are based on their appearance.  In those crucial moments upon meeting, we form a "first impression" of the person on a subconscious level. Judgments are formed and are influenced by a person's clothing, gestures, and expressions.

During this initial split-second contact, we make some profound value judgments about a person's educational level; moral character; trustworthiness; economic level; social status, and level of success.