I'm 23 and a cleaner,anyway, people have always said i'm a pretty woman etc. I've noticed that when i have my tracksuit bottoms on etc and my hair tied back,people say their usual hello but dont bother talking to me. When it was the xmas meal i straightened my hair and made myself look beautiful and all of a sudden people were talking to me and complimenting me,whereas at work they cant be bothered with me. Just goes to show how shallow people are. Why do they treat me nicer when i dress myself up?i'm still the same person?
2007-06-18 08:55:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Because unfortunately most people are impressed by outside appearances.
The same can be applied for certain jobs, that they are jobs that people often look down on people for doing them.
There's a saying I've always liked that applies well to how people act which is 'Someone that is nice to you but not the waiter is not a nice person'-myself I'll make sure my friends are people who are nice to waiters.
2007-06-18 09:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by Riot 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you usually wear regular clothes or something with your hair tied back, people are more used to it and so don't say anything, but when you dress up on cirtain occaisions, they take notice of the difference and it prompts a compliment. If you dressed up beautifully all the time, maybe that is what they would be used to instead and make a comment about that... or maybe not... people usually have manners if they think you aren't looking as good and so in that situation they may also not say anything.
2007-06-18 10:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I actually saw a special about this on 20/20 a few years back. The cameras followed various women on their shopping trips. They asked the women to wear casual clothes, tennis shoes and the like. The ladies were greeted, checked out and that was about it.
The same ladies put on some chinos, small heels, button-down shirts and make up. They looked quite polished, but not stuffy. They were greeted, assisted, dressing rooms were started for them, sales associates grabbed other sizes for them, it was amazing.
Unfortunately, people do treat you different based on how you are dressed. I tend to notice people taking me more seriously when I am more put together.
2007-06-18 09:10:23 · answer #3 · answered by YSIC 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
It is because people are adopted to the American culture, not knowing how to treat others with respect. In the Asian culture, the people would see you for who you are, a smart and open minded person. I notice that Asian-born people are usually not party animals. They tend to focus more on education before fun, sex and alcohol.
The United States likes to distort the media is what I am saying. If you are not wearing blue jeans and showing your stomach, then you are not sexy. Similarly, some men like women who sell themselves, such as wearing sexy pantyhose nylons. People in the United States are just spoiled like Paris Hilton, sending the wrong message the young teenage girls.
If you are single, you should just find a man who likes you for your personality, not your looks.
2007-06-18 16:57:30 · answer #4 · answered by englandblueskies 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this has happened to me before when i was younger. i noticed how people can be. i have always talked to anyone, no mater what they are wearing. i grew up in a culture that (unfortunately) if you did not have nice clothes you were automatically judged inferior. i used to be very poor and it was rare that i was able to dress up but now things have changed......but i still feel like im the same person. some people really are very shallow and inconsiderate. you're not alone girl. i know how it feels too and i am sorry that people can be that way.
2007-06-18 09:02:13 · answer #5 · answered by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
This happens to everybody. Humans are visual creatures. When I am dressed up, people think that I am nice. When I hear old, dirty looking clothes, then think that I am a criminal or something. Appearance matters. Remember that when you are going to your next job interview.
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I remember hearing about a certain study that said that someone who was physically good looking was less likely to be convicted of a crime (unless the crime was prostitution or swindling, then the stats were reversed).
2007-06-18 09:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no i dont think peopel are shallow i mean what are we suppose to say to someone with their hair pulled back, "hey nice ponytail", wowo "great tracksuit" either way I think you would be offended , I think people have become way to sensitive over the smallest things, when I go to the market or run an errand when I am in my dirty chef coat or in my every day wear I do not expect to be complimented, because I don't want them too...
2007-06-18 09:19:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
haha no! with the guy i like i positioned on skirts, dressy tops, intense high quality issues. with my guy friends...i positioned on like soffees and positioned my hair up. it takes alot for a girl to do her hair, they arent going to basically try this for a pal.
2016-11-25 21:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called classism and superficiality. A sad flaw in our society.
2007-06-18 12:44:12 · answer #9 · answered by liker_of_minnesota 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You answered your own question when you said "Just goes to show how shallow people are."
2007-06-18 09:07:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋