We explain what label is and what its various uses are. Also, what is social etiquette and what is etiquette to prejudge.
What is Etiquette?
The label concept can have several uses. The most common meaning refers to a sign that is affixed, hooked, fixed or hung somewhere on different products to indicate a brand, classification, price, or other information.
The label has a descriptive purpose more than anything, but also They serve for the public to identify and differentiate one brand or variety from another. These can be made of different materials, even combined with each other, such as plastic and rope, cardboard and thread, self-adhesive papers, only plastic, paper, fabric, practically any material.
The tags normally go through a design processAs they are supposed to be attractive to generate desire, with colors, striking keywords, drawings, the brand logo and other options.
What are labels for?
The labels on clothing contain information such as size, price, barcode, composition, washing instructions, etc. Garments usually have more than one label.
For example, a shirt: we will have a label sewn on the inside almost on the hip that has details that will help the care of the garment, and it is usually made of plastic. Then, it usually has a label of cloth or a similar material on the neck that announces the size of the garment and its brand. In addition to these, the garment usually has a hanging tag with other details.
Labels edible products contain details of nutritional values of the same, expiration date and preparation, ingredients, etc.
Social Tag
The concept of label is also used to refer to those rules that we must respect in certain places, the ceremonial of uses, customs and styles. Social etiquette makes it clear how to behave, dress, introduce yourself and others in a situation.
For example, at a formal meal it expresses how the cutlery should be used, the glasses, which you have to eat with your mouth closed, taking small bites of food, and so on. It also determines what is correct to wear on certain occasions, for example for formal events men should wear suits and women long dresses.
The label to prejudge
When we talk about tag someone it is about doing a value judgment on that same person without knowing them in depth, assume that it is in this or that way according to how it may have acted. This act should not always be negative, although it could be. It is even possible that people, due to their insecurity or low self-esteem, label themselves to feel that they belong to a group.
In many countries the labels are common and respond to something cultural. We all know preset labels. For example blondes or models are not very smart, that people who are overweight only eat junk food, that Latinos end up in prison for selling drugs or things like that.