2006-12-06 13:46:49 · 11 answers · asked by Greg S 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
I think it depends on what aspect of life you are talking about. So far as looks go it will make a person more confident when it comes to attracting a mate, however good looking people also recieve some drawbacks due to stereotypes... i.e. A ggod looking blond is going to be pegged as unintelligent until she proves herself, same for the big good looking jock. Good looks do help with confidence in social aspects of life, but the trade off is that people may not bother to look past the surface to see if u are actually a decent human being.
2006-12-06 13:58:49 · answer #1 · answered by hydro in va 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sad to say, but I think looks create someone's confidence. People who are attractive in appearance tend to get more attention than those that are not. They are also allowed to bend (if not break) the rules a little more often than those that may not be as appealing. Also, their confidence is constantly increased when people try to approach them on the street or when people openly remark on how attractive they are. It would be kind of hard for a generally attractive person to have low confidence when their being told how good looking they are all the time.
2006-12-06 21:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by TeQN'ical 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a great question. I totally think that look's create a person's confidence. People who look better have been proven to be treated better in every aspect of society. Over time of course it's going to make you confident. Look at all the dating internet sites. do they ever advertise average looking, fat or unattractive people getting together and giving their stories? Never, because they know it wouldn't work. Maybe there are some exceptiong, but basically I believe good looking people are more confident because they've been treated and responded to well due to their looks.
2006-12-06 21:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by Annmaree 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
In my own opinion confidence creates the person's look. To look good is something but to create confidence is another thing.
2006-12-06 21:52:03 · answer #4 · answered by linda c 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think both a little, I know that when I'm feeling confident and have a big smile on my face and I look in the mirror, I always look better to myself.
2006-12-06 21:52:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
confidence comes from knowing who you are and what you are capable of... there are three kinds of people.. the sane, the insane and the unsane.. sane people spend most of their time trying to conform to the world.. insane people spend their time trying to make the world conform to them.. the unsane people don't give a flip one way or the other.. they simply let the world be what it is and accept the fact that they must function within the world in such a way that makes them happy.. confidence comes from being who you are.. it allows you to be who you are.. its been said that clothes make the man.. if you dress up a bum in a suit he will look better.. but the truth is, he is just a well dressed bum.. he is probably a lot more confident when he is just a bum.. all you have to do is decide.. what you are and be it..
2006-12-06 21:59:02 · answer #6 · answered by J. W. H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
both good looks and lack there of... can create or destroy confidence. really great looking people can be so prized for the outside... that they feel devalued on the inside, and question every person's intentions for wanting to know them. that could be a very, very lonely existence.
2006-12-07 01:43:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Neither. Good looks are due to past life Karma. Someone is born ugly or beautiful due to their actions in their past life, which is carried over to this life. Most peoples confidence is based on the false ego (identification with the mind, body, material intelligence) Real confidence is based on ones connection with our creator or maker also known as Krishna, Allah, Jehovah, Rama, Vishnu etc. We are not these bodies, we are spirit soul, part and parcel of the Supreme Soul. This so-called confidence is illusion and temporary and full of misery. The quickest and easiest way to get out of illusion and misery and attain real confidence and happiness which makes one truly beautiful is to chant the Maha Mantra. (The great mantra for deliverance) from suffering and misery. Read Bhagavad Gita as it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhupada Then one can get real confidence.
2006-12-06 21:54:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
DEFINITELY--Looks create someone's confidence, because good-looking people are treated better, smiled at more, given the best jobs. etc.
2006-12-06 21:57:50 · answer #9 · answered by makingthisup 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Confidence is sexy. Never forget that.
2006-12-06 21:54:36 · answer #10 · answered by Mona 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋