How much do looks matter?

Question

Not just with romance, I'm talking at work, at school, to strangers, everything.

Answer 1

Looks matter alot in all the above fields .If u dont care for ur looks no one wil pay attention to u. this wil demotivate u in everything u do. u wil lack confidence.

Answer 2

They matter an amazing amount, more than most of us are aware.
I'm sure you've heard the cliche "words are only 7% of communication." Well, that's not entirely true in every occasion (without words, how would you communicate on the phone?), but it's usually the case that there is a LOT more going on then words.
For instance, why can one person tell a joke and receive resounding laughter, yet another person tells it and it only gets a polite grin?
Body language and tone. They convey a lot.
Our unconscious is designed to pick up things and intrepret signals that are NOT logical. The way a person stands, their eye movement, how they're dressed, how tall they are, what they do with their hands... they all have unconscious meanings that we can't always intrepret rationally, but they are having an affect on us (that we are usually unaware of) because they do have meaning.
You could try an experiment next time. Approach ten strangers. Make your dialogue (the words) exactly the same. Try something like "excuse me, I'm lost. Could you help me find ___?" With the first five people, slouch. Mumble. Say it in a low voice. Don't make an eye contact. Keep your hands in your pockets. Notice the reactions. With the next five, stand up straight. Speak in a slow, controlled, clear voice. Make eye contact when speaking and being spoken, too. Keep your hands at your side. Smile. Their reactions will probably be different.

Answer 3

I know God could give a damn if you had two heads or duck feet-he only cares to know what type of soul you have and if you believe Christ is your savior and try to follow whats right and not whats wrong-as for people in this world-sadly it's the opposite-even those that don't want to admit it. I have my off days where I dress like shiit and don't give a damn what they say-but I also know this can't be an everyday occurrence because eventually I'd lose interest at work-because I'm a brand rep-obviously looks matter there-and when going out-if you want to get noticed-in a good way. People these days are prioritizing looks as of the most important assets to have in order to get ahead in life-and you might not think that it's right or that it happens-who wants to hire someone with no personality and no good looks but good work ethic if they can't communicate or sale because people don't think they are attractive enough to be convinced by them? Looks have and matter now-especially now when the American dream isn't to have a happy family-it's to have the VIP treatment-and you know unless your good looking you won't get a chance to be a VIP-unless by some luck. Looks matter greatly in everyday life-that's how a lot of people make assumptions about you-or give you a chance to make it the entertainment business-it's not until they get to know you that looks become second rate-and if your attitude stinks-well then just as fast as you gained the friendships; you'll lose them-but you'll end up fooling someone else and taking advantage of them-thanks to your good looks and how naive they are to know looks are something but not everything-and the vicious cycle continues!!

Answer 4

Well, unfortunately, a lot more than you may think. I have a Psych degree, and as a student did research in Social Psychology that revolved around marketing and the perceived attractiveness of the "seller" in being successful. It turned out that the more attractive the "seller" was, the more likely that person was to make a sale. So much for talent, skill, and integrity; just look good!

Answer 5

The reality and the truth are ugly about this matter.

Looks do matter- to an extent. It's hard to say how much they matter, but the truth is that they are very important.

Also, I wonder what you meant by looks: Did you mean physical attractiveness? Or being well-groomed? Or fashion? Etc.

They do count, but looks are not the most important thing. Substance is more important.

Answer 6

People can say what they want but looks do matter a great deal. I think humans are seduced by pleasant looking things, be they animal, mineral or vegetable. When something looks good it gets positive attention. With people that can open doors for them that may not for the less attractive. I am not saying it's fair or right, just a fact of life from my observations.

Answer 7

For better or worse, people often get judged - at least on the first pass - based on their looks. People receive preferential treatment based on their attractiveness, skin color, height, grooming, and a host of other appearance-related criteria.

This is often patently unfair, but it seems to be a reality. Hopefully the effect diminishes once people get to know each other a little.

Answer 8

looks matter upon meeting someone new for the first couple of days. But once you get to know the person then looks become irrelevent. Yes if i am attracted to a female i will approach her, and depending on her personality i will continue talking to her.

Answer 9

if our looks were rated on a scale of 1 - 10, then the 8s would gravitate toward the 8s, the 4s toward the 4s, etc. not everyone puts a premium on looks, but looks matter to nearly all of us more then we like to admit. research shows that the courts go easier on better looking people (unless they use their looks in the commission of the crime), and we interpret the marriage of attractive people as having a better chance of succeeding. although I doubt that's really the case. incidentally, I'm not ashamed to say that looks matter to me quite a bit.

Answer 10

I think appearance ( that is, are you neat and clean, do you make eye contact, how you carry yourself) matters more. Self - esteem and confidence are a must, recognizing your unconditional worth as a person. Not so much looks.