Pretty People (60)
Glengirl: This topic came up on a thread last night.
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
I don't really think it's a matter of opinion. I'm almost sure studies have been done that prove it. Not in every case mind you. But in a majority of cases. From personal work experience, we get regular visits from our American overlords. The big bosses come rollin in looking like a million bucks. Seriously, picture a high powered executive in your head. That's what these folks look like. The men are handsome and women are stunnings. Their assistants that accompany them...not so much.
Glengirl: This topic came up on a thread last night.
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
Some theorists say first impressions will last. The "good looking" will have people wanting their attention but a personality will hold it.
In response to: This topic came up on a thread last night.
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
Unfortunately i have to disagree. Good looking people do get more of what they want and not just when it comes to relationships
Not sure why but its just the way it appears to me
lislea31: Unfortunately i have to disagree. Good looking people do get more of what they want and not just when it comes to relationships
Not sure why but its just the way it appears to me
Not sure why but its just the way it appears to me
If the good looks come with an engaging personality then yes. In some situations in my life experience i hace been put to the forefront because of the way I look " Look at ya, they'll love ya" kind of thing but I dont have the people skills to maintain it. I'm as scratchy and obstinate here as I am in real lfe. So, I cant agree with that.
confidence & personality all the way
Silentlust: I don't really think it's a matter of opinion. I'm almost sure studies have been done that prove it. Not in every case mind you. But in a majority of cases. From personal work experience, we get regular visits from our American overlords. The big bosses come rollin in looking like a million bucks. Seriously, picture a high powered executive in your head. That's what these folks look like. The men are handsome and women are stunnings. Their assistants that accompany them...not so much.
This could possibly be a mixture of the two.....because these people are handsome/stunners, they are extremely confident within themselves and believe that they can achieve whatever it is they want
I remember working in an hotel years ago and pointing out a particular waitress. I put a bet on with the supervisor that she wouldn't last a month in the job. I based this on her posture and body language.....I won the bet
Fraya: If the good looks come with an engaging personality then yes. In some situations in my life experience i hace been put to the forefront because of the way I look " Look at ya, they'll love ya" kind of thing but I dont have the people skills to maintain it. I'm as scratchy and obstinate here as I am in real lfe. So, I cant agree with that.
I think that's my point, good looks alone will never get you anywhere, unless your goal is to be a trophy wife or a resident of the Playboy mansion
Glengirl: I think that's my point, good looks alone will never get you anywhere, unless your goal is to be a trophy wife or a resident of the Playboy mansion
And confidence isnt always as people friendly as it sounds
Glengirl: I think that's my point, good looks alone will never get you anywhere, unless your goal is to be a trophy wife or a resident of the Playboy mansion
true. i think what the study found out was that if two people were up for promotion, with similar qualifications etc, the decision usually favoured the good looking one.
The substance still had to be there though.
Fraya: And confidence isnt always as people friendly as it sounds
Maybe not, but it will give you the self belief that you can achieve your goals. I don't believe that a perfect figure/face can do that
Glengirl: Maybe not, but it will give you the self belief that you can achieve your goals. I don't believe that a perfect figure/face can do that
True enough on the self belief. Imagination opens more doors than media fed perfection, but thats a whole other thread
This will take off like a rocket tomorrow. Good one 
I'm away to bed.
I'm away to bed.
I'd always assumed, and naiively so, that goodlooking = success in all aspects of life; career, social, relationships etc. That if you had great looks that the world was your oyster and everything was cushty. But, its only in recent years that I've learned that this isnt always the case, these 'good looking' people (or at least people I percieve to be good looking) are, human like the rest of us and have their own problems, insecurities and have to deal with the fact that lots of people have the same perceptions of them as I already mentioned.
Personality is wonderful, yes, and what we all look for, apparently, looks wont keep you warm at night etc, but, inherintly we are naturally attracted to beautiful (or at least what we percieve to be beautiful) no? Just like in nature, the animal/insect that that put on the best show, display the brightest colors attracts the mate or the flower that has the brightest most vivid flora attracts the bee. Beautiful/attractive draws attention, attracts people, equals success in some subconscious way, even if it doesnt prove to be the case in reality.......no?
Anyway, try telling the women over on POF that looks dont matter, that personality counts!
Personality is wonderful, yes, and what we all look for, apparently, looks wont keep you warm at night etc, but, inherintly we are naturally attracted to beautiful (or at least what we percieve to be beautiful) no? Just like in nature, the animal/insect that that put on the best show, display the brightest colors attracts the mate or the flower that has the brightest most vivid flora attracts the bee. Beautiful/attractive draws attention, attracts people, equals success in some subconscious way, even if it doesnt prove to be the case in reality.......no?
Anyway, try telling the women over on POF that looks dont matter, that personality counts!
Glen, ladies love outlaws (you lot like the square dude who kisses you over the picket fence) But you dream about out-laws..
Ladies tell me the words don't ring true..
Ladies tell me the words don't ring true..
Glengirl: This topic came up on a thread last night.
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please
Nope to all.
Phoenix: Glen, ladies love outlaws (you lot like the square dude who kisses you over the picket fence) But you dream about out-laws..
Ladies tell me the words don't ring true..
Ladies tell me the words don't ring true..
I could only listen to half of that song, but I got the drift of it
GS, beauty attracts, but does it hold?
Glengirl: I could only listen to half of that song, but I got the drift of it
GS, beauty attracts, but does it hold?
GS, beauty attracts, but does it hold?
I'm sure it does, in a lot of cases, why not? I'm sure there are perfectly grounded and humble 'beautiful' people, just as there are 'non beatiful' people.
Glengirl: I could only listen to half of that song, but I got the drift of it
GS, beauty attracts, but does it hold?
GS, beauty attracts, but does it hold?
In my defense Glen, it was loaded. Peronally I've not only gvien but also recommended nubiles for jobs that fella's wouldn't look twice at. And a few of my recomandations (well all) have been listened to. I pesronally when either offering a girl a job or breakfast, I think first and foremost..Is she professional or other?
There have been studies or books written. It can work both ways depending on circumstances.
For instance the most physically attractive people in high school may have a greater likelihood of getting married or pregnant early, and having their education and career opportunities cut short.
While the less attractive people in high school might have greater chances of getting degrees and training that will prepare them for more financial success eventually.
Also the people who are more physically attractive in their teens might be more likely to end up divorced (sometimes), while it might take the less attractive people longer to find a spouse, but when they do it's less likely to be based on looks, which have a habit of fading for us all.
For instance the most physically attractive people in high school may have a greater likelihood of getting married or pregnant early, and having their education and career opportunities cut short.
While the less attractive people in high school might have greater chances of getting degrees and training that will prepare them for more financial success eventually.
Also the people who are more physically attractive in their teens might be more likely to end up divorced (sometimes), while it might take the less attractive people longer to find a spouse, but when they do it's less likely to be based on looks, which have a habit of fading for us all.
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It seems that some people think that if you're good looking you have a better chance of getting on in life. Not just in dating, but in all aspects of life.
My opinion is that personality and self confidence will get you further than good looks.
Opinions please