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2007-02-04 21:38:13 · 13 answers · asked by fadale07 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Personality. It's better to judge people by what they think and say (i.e.by who they ARE) as oppose to what they look like/appear to be. The snappiest dresser, best looking dude in the world may be a total loser when it comes to rational thinking, humor, intelligence etc
2007-02-04 21:43:38 · answer #1 · answered by jaidii_lok 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no dichotomy between the two|
For personality manifests itself in appearance|
As Aristotle says, the soul is the *form of the body,* so whatever is in the soul, appears outwardly on the person|
Of course there are "beauties" that are evil|
But what is being presented there is only a veneer of beauty|
For the discerning, it can be seen that that beauty exists only on the surface|
And such a discerning person has the capability of seeing beauty in 3D|
This means that they can see the beauty of someone as it goes to their *core,* which does not merely exist on the surface|
So a beaufiful man or woman is *indeed* beautful| - as beauty is defined as that which is pleasing to the sight - but it is a beauty that is *substantive,* *solid,* and *real.* that indicates that true goodness is present|
Those who have a mere *veneer* of beauty, such as Hollywood stars and run-way models, are walking lies, as the veneer that they present is there to trap the unwary in their evil.
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2007-02-05 05:59:05 · answer #2 · answered by Catholic Philosopher 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hum,let's see appearance gets you to the door,but,personality gets you into the house. Appearance is like a beautiful sunset it comes and goes,but,personality is like a rose its sheer beauty and its breath taking aroma isn't effected by the number of thorns on its stem.Yes personality radiates even when your appearance doesn't.
2007-02-05 06:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by ReeJae s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're both equally important, because without a good appearance, people will not desire to know your personality. Without a good personality, good people will not long care about your appearance.
2007-02-05 05:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by rockin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
personality: bcoz u have to know a person from not their physical appearance but spiritually..personality can reflect some good impressions on the other person!
where as, if people depend on appearance they might not get the person they want coz a person whose appearance is very beautiful he looks really intelligent and stuff he might me a selfish or foolish person!
2007-02-05 05:51:37 · answer #5 · answered by raiha q 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say personality. I personally refuse to wear makeup or anything like that unless its a special occasion. And when I think of appearance, I think of the girls that run in packs that go to the restroom together to touch up their makeup. They just seem self centered, egocentric, and just plain stuck up. I ask myself "Why would I want to be around someone like that?"
2007-02-05 09:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by izzitonme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its indeed 'Personality'
The reason is that personality is what makes me go ahead with progress in my life.... If my personality is good I can win over many things and achieve many things and with my good attitudes I will even take care of my physical body for fit and fine.
If I am cheerful and value based, my physical appreance will also reflect same good feelings and vibrations in others.
It is said that face is the index of mind ... when you are cheerful and happy your face will glow naturally and when you are sad or negative your face will loose the glow automatically
Also it is the said that smile is the beauty of face .... means who can smile ? Who has such thoughts in mind ....
So for me personality is very very very important
2007-02-05 07:14:01 · answer #7 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personality, hands down.
If you choose to have someone in your life (whether it be a friend or a potential spouse) they should be someone with personality characteristics that you like.
Appearance fades. And when you're all old and dried out personality is what will keep you in the relationship.
2007-02-05 05:51:13 · answer #8 · answered by Peaches M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the end personality is the most important. im not being superficial but i dont want a guy whos ugly. i probly wont get a sweet guy who is ugly though. its not likely to be good on the inside but terribly bad on the outside.
but if the guy has a sweet disposition it usually shows through to his appearance.
for instance theres this guy i love now..whos really a babe, thats one of the reasons why i love him but i love him for his personality too. b4 i saw him in person he wasnt as goodlooking (still hot) but when i met him and found out he was a sweetheart, i really see his sweetness and innocence through his face. apparently he looked good all along because of how nice he was. that is why i figured he would be nice..i was surprised as to how nice he actually was though.
another example is you know the main guy from All-American Rejects...he has shown in public that he was a jerk. i look at him and i think man you can tell just by his face that he is a jerk. hes ugly..not necessarily ahh!! he breaks mirrors hes so ugly because theyre not gonna be horrifying but jerks are gonna be pretty ugly. hes the kind of guy who you wouldnt wanna look at for very long.
more examples? my ex-bf. even when i dated him he was pretty ugly. it bothered me...but when i realized why he dumped me in the first place it made me understand that he was ugly for a reason. my guy friend, who i havent talked to in a while. he used to tease me alot. rough around the edges but deep down hes a nice guy. i wouldnt say hes cute necessarily but he is far from ugly.
coincidence? i think not..i see it in practically every person i know.
maybe it has to do with perception..but usually you can tell how a person is by looking at them. or at least i can...
2007-02-05 13:08:44 · answer #9 · answered by Garbo's snowflake 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course personality, Personality is the sum total of a certain human being.
2007-02-05 05:51:14 · answer #10 · answered by sleuther_figss2000@yahoo.com 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋