A label that presents information about a product is called a label.
The concept of label has different uses and meanings . It is a sign , mark , label or label that adheres to an object for identification, classification or valuation .
Labels began to be used in commercial activity to describe the contents of containers, containers and packages more easily. Over time , beyond their basic identification function, labels began to be used as decorative objects with the intention of enhancing the image of the product and being more attractive to the consumer.
Today's labels
Labels currently usually include a barcode that contains encrypted information for automatic management in warehouses and points of sale. The label may also allow consumers to participate in promotions and contests.
Food labels , for example, include information about their ingredients, calorie content, manufacturing date, and expiration date. Those used to classify clothing, on the other hand, focus on the size and composition of the garment, in addition to providing information on recommended washing and ironing techniques.
Wearing a certain type of clothing can be part of etiquette.
Ceremonial styles, customs and uses
In other senses, the notion of etiquette is used to refer to the ceremonial uses, customs and styles that must be respected in certain areas. The label mentions a certain mode of social behavior according to conventional norms.
Wearing a suit and tie on solemn occasions, being hospitable to a guest, chewing with your mouth closed, not swearing at a social gathering, respecting schedules punctually, and being grateful for gifts received are all part of etiquette.
Social tags
On the other hand, in a figurative sense, prejudging a person and assuming that they belong to a group of people in which everyone acts in the same way is also known as labeling someone . This custom does not necessarily have a negative tint, regardless of the lack of precision that comes with generalizing, overlooking the individuality of each living being, regardless of what species it is; In fact, it is very common for people to label themselves, often to feel secure in being part of a group.
The labels that are imposed on people are part of the culture of each country, of each region, and can leave a highly damaging mark on the mind. In places where academic training and work are very important and considered essential to achieve dignity, as is the case in Japan, someone who does not follow that path pre-established by their ancestors receives a series of derogatory epithets , such as "lazy" or " "lazy", who will accompany him for the rest of his life, unless he manages to compensate for this supposed disappointment with great achievements.
Also in the country of the rising sun, famous for the high level of discipline and the need to achieve perfection, a person who is not able to read or write correctly is branded "slow" or "dumb"; It is worth mentioning that between the two alphabets of Japanese and the set of characters brought from Chinese, the total number greatly exceeds two thousand two hundred, although there are those who know more than five and six thousand. That said, it is somewhat unfair that the difficulty of a clearly demanding task is a reason for contempt.
At an international level, there are labels that encompass the behavior of professionals in certain fields; This happens, for example, with opera singers, who are said to usually have voluminous bodies, in addition to being good cooks and taking excessive care of their voices. Many also believe that models do not have great intelligence, that homosexual men are effeminate and that cats do not become attached to the people they live with. Perhaps the only accurate label would be one that defines labels as erroneous and unfounded .