You betcha.
If you really think about the humanity that passes you on the sidewalk, in buses, at work or in the public restroom how many do you think qualify as superficially attractive? Hardly 2%. I mean the word handSOME says it. Its not handMANY. I don't even know what the true etymology for this stupid word is.
Then again its an Asian immigrant's view who does not share the apparent tone, texture and body makeup of his Caucasian or other continental cousins. Most immigrants from Asia arrive in the US to perform tasks that require non visible above average performing organs such as duramatter. But it matters not in the vanity starved world.
In the rat race of humanity race matters especially if you look like a rat.
In fact if you get the sense you are ugly think optimistically that you may be able to outsmart and outwit your fancy cousins in most events requiring intellectual capital. For example - not going broke.
This by no means is an attempt to stereotype a corelation between success and looks or success based on looks. While success is a meaningless metric in the first place I just thought it might be worth opening the debate on what guides a person to be seen as successful in today's world that places tremendous emphasis on looks. Other vain characteristics that interestingly get mileage are things like accents (European and Australian - however unintelligible they may be are looked upon favorably compared to those originating on other continents).
Other habits derived from the climate and circumstance of one's origin also play a role in viewing an individual's chance at the top job. You are unlikley to see a nose poking/cleaning CEO too many times.
While its true that there are rarely any beautiful homeless people there are quite a few I know who have gone to shambles as their physical attributes wane.
There is a reason why Beauty and Brains gets highlighted when its observed in real life. It makes headlines.
If you really think about the humanity that passes you on the sidewalk, in buses, at work or in the public restroom how many do you think qualify as superficially attractive? Hardly 2%. I mean the word handSOME says it. Its not handMANY. I don't even know what the true etymology for this stupid word is.
Then again its an Asian immigrant's view who does not share the apparent tone, texture and body makeup of his Caucasian or other continental cousins. Most immigrants from Asia arrive in the US to perform tasks that require non visible above average performing organs such as duramatter. But it matters not in the vanity starved world.
In the rat race of humanity race matters especially if you look like a rat.
In fact if you get the sense you are ugly think optimistically that you may be able to outsmart and outwit your fancy cousins in most events requiring intellectual capital. For example - not going broke.
This by no means is an attempt to stereotype a corelation between success and looks or success based on looks. While success is a meaningless metric in the first place I just thought it might be worth opening the debate on what guides a person to be seen as successful in today's world that places tremendous emphasis on looks. Other vain characteristics that interestingly get mileage are things like accents (European and Australian - however unintelligible they may be are looked upon favorably compared to those originating on other continents).
Other habits derived from the climate and circumstance of one's origin also play a role in viewing an individual's chance at the top job. You are unlikley to see a nose poking/cleaning CEO too many times.
While its true that there are rarely any beautiful homeless people there are quite a few I know who have gone to shambles as their physical attributes wane.
There is a reason why Beauty and Brains gets highlighted when its observed in real life. It makes headlines.
'I am ugly therefore I think' could be a good one to proclaim one's USP.
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