Below is one example of how Gestalt theory might be used to explain a supervisor's perceptions of a person.

Example of the influence of proximity: A new employee has started in the mail room. The supervisor has had ongoing problems with mail room staff, who seem to be continuously complaining. When the new employee tells the supervisor that a mail out will be late, the supervisor snaps, "Well it's not our fault," and walks away, muttering, "Another one! Always complaining." Because the new person is part of the mail room group, the supervisor assumes that she shares the same attitude.

Give two other examples, either from real life or imagined.