do "pretty"/"good looking" get treated different?
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Yeah I come off as a total psycho online, I know. I think it's the having to type my words vs interpersonal communication (which I also avoid, but things don't get misinterpreted as easily).
If people on here talked to the folks who knew me in person and said some of the stuff they are staying about/to me to them, they would be like "you must be talking about someone else".
If people on here talked to the folks who knew me in person and said some of the stuff they are staying about/to me to them, they would be like "you must be talking about someone else".
This is an interesting topic for sure! It seems like I haven't had the same experience as a lot of people here, I feel like I see people get treated differently based more so on their personality.
I think I'm a fairly decent looking girl, though I don't always put the most effort into my appearance, but I think I come off as fairly "distant", or not super approachable to people who I don't know well (really I am a little bit shy and can be kind of antisocial, it's not that I actually think I am above people at all...), so though people are perfectly decent to me, I don't seem to invite a lot of chattiness or connection through my daily life. I will still get hit on out at the club, sure, but I don't for instance strike up a lot of conversations while out doing errands.
However, a few of my family members and some of my close friends are just super chatty and outgoing, and they make best friends everywhere they go. Sure, they are nice looking, but I don't think that has as much to do with it as just the vibe that they put off, and the effort that they put into making connections.
I've had quite a few friends who weren't necessarily conventionally "hot", but were just super attractive to other people because of the way that they presented themselves.
I think I'm a fairly decent looking girl, though I don't always put the most effort into my appearance, but I think I come off as fairly "distant", or not super approachable to people who I don't know well (really I am a little bit shy and can be kind of antisocial, it's not that I actually think I am above people at all...), so though people are perfectly decent to me, I don't seem to invite a lot of chattiness or connection through my daily life. I will still get hit on out at the club, sure, but I don't for instance strike up a lot of conversations while out doing errands.
However, a few of my family members and some of my close friends are just super chatty and outgoing, and they make best friends everywhere they go. Sure, they are nice looking, but I don't think that has as much to do with it as just the vibe that they put off, and the effort that they put into making connections.
I've had quite a few friends who weren't necessarily conventionally "hot", but were just super attractive to other people because of the way that they presented themselves.
How quickly you forget you've posted pictures. 
Nevertheless, her assertion stands. Even if you looked like JLo I wouldn't hold a door open for you or change your tire!
Nevertheless, her assertion stands. Even if you looked like JLo I wouldn't hold a door open for you or change your tire!
First of all to the "you aren't average" comments you've got me all twitterpated <3
Also, this topic certainly also applies to dogs...Merlin 100% gets treated differently because of his looks. People like him, rules are ignored for him, people want to pet him and kiss him and tell me how pretty his coat is etc..
and he knows it.
jerk.
Also, this topic certainly also applies to dogs...Merlin 100% gets treated differently because of his looks. People like him, rules are ignored for him, people want to pet him and kiss him and tell me how pretty his coat is etc..
and he knows it.
jerk.
We'd appreciate it if you'd continue taking that attitude. Generalizing it to the whole forum, perhaps?
Fran: it's true. I give Bay special treatment because she's the prettiest. So does Courtney. We've even admitted it openly. She's not the best behaved (she may be the worst of the bunch) but she's so freaking cute that she gets everything.
Fran: it's true. I give Bay special treatment because she's the prettiest. So does Courtney. We've even admitted it openly. She's not the best behaved (she may be the worst of the bunch) but she's so freaking cute that she gets everything.
I guess I don't see why this attitude is so contriversial? People trade health for beauty all the time. Plastic surgery is risky, both during the actual procedure and the complications. Tanning can cause cancer. Both of these things are putting your health at steak specifically for the sake of beauty (yes, I know there are medical and reconstructive reasons for plastic surgery, but I talking about elective). Let's not even get started on the bizarre diets people try.
And honestly, I think I'm what you'd call "plain," and I really don't think I'm all that vain, but if someone was like, "Well, we will take away all the mental issues you have, BUT we are going to randomly give you a different face (ugly or not)," the answer would be a resounding "Thanks but no thanks."
And honestly, I think I'm what you'd call "plain," and I really don't think I'm all that vain, but if someone was like, "Well, we will take away all the mental issues you have, BUT we are going to randomly give you a different face (ugly or not)," the answer would be a resounding "Thanks but no thanks."
Thought this was relevant....
http://fox2now.com/2014/06/19/police-departments-sexy-mugshot-goes-viral/
I dont think there is anyone thinking he is NOT guilty because of his looks or that he should be set free or anything BUT I can guarantee he will get a lot more pity and oh its such a shame type things than others in the same situation who are not "pretty"
http://fox2now.com/2014/06/19/police-departments-sexy-mugshot-goes-viral/
I dont think there is anyone thinking he is NOT guilty because of his looks or that he should be set free or anything BUT I can guarantee he will get a lot more pity and oh its such a shame type things than others in the same situation who are not "pretty"
Definitely true for dogs! Cobain gets the royal treatment all the time. I was told once by the manager at a local drug store that he was allowed to break the "no dogs" rule there
I think Rigby's ridiculous looks tend to hold him back from some of the perks of life.
I think Rigby's ridiculous looks tend to hold him back from some of the perks of life.