"beauty is in the eye of beholder" do you think this proverb is true or are there certain norms of beauty?

Answer 1

Yes I believe this proverb to be true. I have met gorgeous people, who become very ugly when they open their mouth. Yet, I have met what people would considered homely and found them to be wonderful, kind and beautiful once you get to know them.So,
that is why I believe in the proverb.

Answer 2

Although there may be certain norms, ones looks are superficial. True beauty comes from within; the heart and soul of the person. Yes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder; for if you love someone, they are beautiful to you, even if not physically pretty. Dona G.

Answer 3

I read somewhere about a studies that shows that people of all races find faces that have wide set eyes, high cheekbones and narrow jaw-lines to be most strikingly attractive, while faces with the most average proportions were second most attractive. These were computer generated images though, so they had no personality! I think often people who's faces are "out of proportion" are really most memorable, and it's the personality that makes them seem beautiful.

Answer 4

Psychological studies have shown that both men and women are most attracted to people who have VERY symmetrical faces. The study brought men and women into a room, and they were shown pictures of people. They rated the pictures on how attracted they were to the person. The overall ratings proved this.

However, outside of symmetry, I think the proverb is true.

Answer 5

I think the proverb can be very true. Sometimes when I see a person that I don't necessariy think is beautiful, that persons personality changes my mind. You will always have your personality, but your looks can go away in a second.

Answer 6

True. We have Miss America, and Miss Black America, for instance.

Answer 7

beauty is in the eyes of the "beer holder"