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[quote=Anonymous]Like others, I will notice a lot of clutter. By clutter I don't mean "stuff" -- some people have a lot more stuff than I do -- but a clear lack of organization or attention to whatever stuff they have. 
Another thing I notice is when things are obviously broken or in total disrepair. Like the porch railing has fallen over and no one bothered to pick it up or fix it. 
Now, to another poster's point, I am always grateful to be invited to someone else's home and I am typically happy to just spend time with friends. But to  OP's question, these are things I will notice to myself, and will inform my own mental picture of you.  
Also, seeing and reflecting on the state of someone's house isn't just about being judgemental. Sometimes a house is a reflection of someone's life. It can tell you something about how well someone is dealing with life, or show signs of being overwhelmed. This was true of a friend. I (and others) watched the level of mess, dirt, clutter, and disrepair of her house build over time and it became clear that her life was spinning out of control. There were other signs, too, but the house was a clear physical signal that confirmed other concerns. And become the impetus for a sort of intervention. [/quote]

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