Analyzing 'Labels'

Everywhere we turn we see, eat, wear and live with labels. We have our favorite "brands" in foods, clothes, and even personal titles.

What is in a label name? Does it mean cost, prestige, quality, personal preference or is it even related to how we feel not only about ourselves but also others around us? If we purchase branded clothes do they make us look better, feel better or just cost more? Do others look at us and say they are wearing really expensive clothes they must have a lot of money? Maybe think that we are too good to associate with or on the other end of the spectrum, not good enough. If we eat off-brand food does that mean we are cheap, poor or just frugal?

In our personal lives and relationships labels abound like family, friends, aquaintances, associates and co-workers. If we tighten the circle in to those very close to us we may have the "oldest", "middle" or "baby" in the family, the "spoiled brat" or the "lost" soul. We may have a "husband/wife", "girlfriend/"boyfriend","significant other"/"partner" or "best friend".

Do these "personal" labels show the level of commitment or importance to our family, friends or "loved ones"? Or are they just useless letters used to form a word that shows no significance whatsoever? Would it make a difference in how you feel? Would it make a difference in how others would feel, treat or look at you? Would it matter at all? Or bigger question yet, should it?