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Shallow means not very deep. It can be quite advantageous, e.g. a shallow pool is safe for swimming and a shallow ore is easy to mine. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Wiktionary (from wiki and dictionary) is a multilingual, Web-based project to create a free content dictionary, available in over 150 languages. ... This article concentrates on human swimming. ...

Nonetheless, used metaphorically it is a derogative term used to describe people who are perceived to lack intellectual "depth". Look up metaphor in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... An intellectual is a person who uses his or her intellect to work, study, reflect, speculate on, or ask and answer questions with regard to a variety of different ideas. ...

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There is no standard definition of what constitutes "depth" in this sense, but usually an individual is considered deep if they seem to be interesting, original, creative, philosophical or intelligent. By contrast, somebody who appears superficial, naive, materialistic, petty, unimaginative or conformist is likely to be denounced as shallow, although simply lacking intelligence is not a criterion on its own; a number of people called shallow may have relatively high intelligence, but may be concerned with aspects of life that are superficial. Lacking an interest in knowledge or intellectual pursuits may be regarded as a more likely criterion for "shallowness" than one's capacity to obtain and recall such knowledge. On some occasions, shallow people may be regarded as being inclined to discuss controversial or philosophical issues, even though they themselves may lack developed opinions toward them or even an understanding of such concepts, simply to give a surface impression of intelligence. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Superficial is a general term meaning regarding the surface, often metaphorically. ... This article is about Conformism in the context of social psychology. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

Behaviors that are considered shallow

Shallow people typically embrace stereotyped social roles, especially gender roles. They usually place excessive value on the appearance of something, sometimes judging themselves and others entirely by their looks, which gives the impression of vanity and arrogance even though they may possess neither of these attributes. Their emotional affect tends to be superficial and shift rather quickly, suggesting that they are either exaggerating their reactions, or that their emotional state is outright falsified. For the 1996 Blur single, see Stereotypes (song). ... A function is part of an answer to a question about why some object or process occurred in a system that evolved or was designed with some goal. ... A bagpiper in Scottish military clan-uniform. ... Variation in the physical appearance of humans is believed by anthropologists to be an important factor in the development of personality and social relations in particular physical attractiveness. ... The Narcissus myth, as portrayed by Waterhouse, is a reflection on the nature of intimacy and vanity. ... José Mourinho José Mário dos Santos Mourinho Félix (pron. ... In psychology, affect is the scientific term used to describe a subjects externally displayed mood. ...

Conversation with shallow people tends to remain on a very superficial level, often relating to the everyday details of their lives or the affairs of others; gossip is almost exclusively the domain of the shallow. This is not to suggest however that all shallow people are malicious or vindictive, though some are; indeed they are often very positive and friendly in their outlook. However, they overall tend to have very weak emotional connections, being more concerned with others' surface appearance rather than with "deeper" aspects of their personality. For the movie from Francis Ford Coppola, see The Conversation. ... Superficial is a general term meaning regarding the surface, often metaphorically. ... Neighborly gossips in the Altstadt in Sindelfingen, Germany Gossip consists of casual or idle talk of any sort, sometimes (but not always) slanderous and/or devoted to discussing others. ... An interpersonal relationship is some relationship or connection between two people. ...

Though not always malicious or vindictive, they tend to look to the media to give them their views on beauty, relationships, and standard of living. Thus, they seek out others that match society's idealized views. Frequently, their views in regards to various areas of their lives are often based largely on the commonly held opinions of others, often those who fit more consistently with society's standards of physical beauty or are regarded as having a higher social status. Young people interacting within an ethnically diverse society. ... Conventional wisdom is a term coined by the economist John Kenneth Galbraith, used to describe certain ideas or explanations that are generally accepted as true by the public. ... Social status is the standing, the honour or prestige attached to ones position in society. ...

Shallowness is occasionally not genuine but an act performed by a person who is insecure or in need of attention. Insecurity is either danger, i. ... Look up Attention in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Shallowness and age

Young people are often stigmatized of being more shallow than other age groups. Some people argue that it is probably a consequence of the media: in which young people are expected and encouraged (if not outright coerced) to lead shallow lives, in order that they will constitute a more pliable audience for exploitation by advertisers. This stereotype is also rooted in adultism, which views youth as being inherently shallow. In actuality, one's age does not dictate their perception and behavior. In this case, it can be that of an adult projecting their personal shallowness (amongst other things) onto a younger person merely because it fits the societal ideal. Youth is defined by Websters New World Dictionary as, The time of life when one is young; especially: a: the period between childhood and maturity b: the early period of existence, growth, or development. ... For the 1996 Blur single, see Stereotypes (song). ... Manifestations Slavery · Racial profiling · Lynching Hate speech · Hate crime · Hate groups Genocide · Holocaust · Pogrom Ethnocide · Ethnic cleansing · Race war Religious persecution · Gay bashing Pedophobia · Ephebiphobia Movements Discriminatory Aryanism · Neo-Nazism · Supremacism Kahanism Anti-discriminatory Abolitionism · Civil rights · Gay rights Womens/Universal suffrage · Mens rights Childrens rights · Youth... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ...

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