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I didn't like all the fawning JT got for being attractive and generally "presentable" upon his election. It's almost certainly because of the jealousy I feel be

by bmer 8y ago

I didn't like all the fawning JT got for being attractive and generally "presentable" upon his election. It's almost certainly because of the jealousy I feel being someone who is clearly unattractive (so the attention he got is something I can only imagine in my wildest dreams), but I think the otherwise childish jealousy was rooted in at least one valid thought: "I wouldn't have had as easy a time getting elected, because people would be focusing heavily on my capabilities in order to figure out my potential as a future leader, rather than my appearance." Plus, JT was mostly riding on our fond (perhaps misplaced?) memories for his dad PT, and I think people assumed that he'd be as gutsy as his father (is there a name for this fallacy?). Basically, Canadians needed a gutsy left PM, after Stephen Harper's years, but instead they got a gutless, greedy drama teacher. Gosh I sure am bitter, but on the flip side, I get what women mean when they talk about being judged for their appearance in the work place.

eip 8y ago
> for his dad Fidel FTFY
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PostOnce 8y ago
Just a tip, nice hair, clothes and confidence go a long, long way. Male attractiveness is influenced in a large way by status/power/wealth, which clothes are indicative of. You'll notice your interactions change, because the impact you have on people at first sight will change. You can change near-everything except your bones. Clothes, hair, physical fitness, bearing and confidence. You may not have been born attractive in your bones, but you can build yourself a step-ladder to go up a fair few notches. The way people respond to you, based on your "attractiveness", will get you better everything from treatment in a store to a higher salary cap during job negotiations. It's more than vanity: it's strategy.

by bmer 8y ago

eip 8y ago

> for his dad Fidel FTFY

dang 8y ago
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PostOnce 8y ago

Just a tip, nice hair, clothes and confidence go a long, long way. Male attractiveness is influenced in a large way by status/power/wealth, which clothes are indicative of. You'll notice your interactions change, because the impact you have on people at first sight will change. You can change near-everything except your bones. Clothes, hair, physical fitness, bearing and confidence. You may not have been born attractive in your bones, but you can build yourself a step-ladder to go up a fair few notches. The way people respond to you, based on your "attractiveness", will get you better everything from treatment in a store to a higher salary cap during job negotiations. It's more than vanity: it's strategy.