What are the disadvantages to being plain?

Question

What are the disdadvantages of having a completely plain face? My face is attractive so I'm not worried- but my friend has a completely plain face. (poor thing) Some people have beautiful faces, some people have faces that aren't completely beautiful but still attractive, and some people have completely plain faces (not attractive at all)

Answer 1

She could use make up, and she could find her own style (clothes wise) and make it work for her. She could watch the style network or get some magazines. There is nothing wrong with being plain, it's all about personality, but if she wants to try some new things she could try the things I listed above.

Answer 2

You seem to equate having an attractive visage with being successful, desireable, priveledged, pre-destined for the "good life", as being genetically superior, a cut above the less good looking. Your birthright as a pretty girl is only the best things in life. Chauffered limos, designer clothing, dating the captain of the football team, being a cheer leader, and being the Homecoming Prom Queen.

Those poor unfortunates who are less attractive, are put here on earth to make your life more comfortable right? After all SOMEONE needs to pickup the garbage, clean the pool, make the wine, raise the cattle for Filet Mignon, fish for the lobster, clean the toilets, make the Manolo Blanc Shoes, and the Gucci Bags - right?

Your condescending attitude of your plain faced friend, (poor thing), makes me wonder why you would even consider hanging with a Plain Jane, - unless you were just using her - like in a before and after comparrison in where you think your beauty is only enhanced when people see you with someone so plain. If that's the true you, (and I've meet way to many pretty faces with great bodies), but some unfortunately housed self-centered, petty, mean-spirited, cold hearted
bitches, then you should be ashamed of your self.

If you are sincere, - WHY AREN'T YOU HELPING HER? I have yet to find a really attractive hottie that did'nt know make-up, hair, clothes, shoes, and accessorizing like a Hollywood Movie Set Makeup and Wardrobe Department on a Screen set. I'm sure that you feel that you have great taste in make up and clothes,- etc. So I ask again - WHY AREN'T YOU HELPING HER?

Maybe I've got you pegged all wrong, and if I do, I sincerely apologize, for being such an oaf; it's just that teenage girls have so much to deal with, that they don't need their best friend tell them how "Plain" they are. I mean that's a real day maker, isn't it?

I've had the the pleasure of the company of many wonderful and beautiful women before I married my wife, ( I thank God every day for the day I met her). And yes, I was initally draw to most of them because of their looks, and their figures. But with some if was a special feature: Like spectacular eyes, great legs, a terrefic laugh, incredible feet, or some other physical attribute; but there was also theose who had a great sense of humor, or the cleverest and sharpest wit, or the quickest mind, and clarity or thought. Still others intrigued me because of what they had accomplished either athleticaly or otherwise.

I came to realize that while it was a plus if the woman was a "10" physically, it was a bust if she was only a "4" or a "5" personality or intelligence wise. I much prefered a "8" thru "10" personality & intelligence with a "5" - "8" physical package. So If I were you I would'nt feel too smug unless you've got the intellect, sense of humor, and personality to go along with it. Beauty fades, being a good & true friend can last a lifetime.

Answer 3

Basically I think your in a good spot since no one considers you ugly and beauty is hard to judge anyways. People like different things. And Jennifer Aniston in the celebrity world would be considered plain in every way. Nothing really jumps out about her but people say ah she's cute.
There are really no disadvantages of having a plain face other than the fact that you are never going to be a head turner in the bar scene but that goes for almost everyone else too.
Just be happy you aren't considered unattractive. I consider plain to be average.......And in this case it's good.

Answer 4

There is a cruel joke precisely on this point.
A fellow says, "I'm gonna marry an ugly girl when I get married."

His friend asks why, and he responds, "If I marry a pretty girl, she may run away."

When he friends points out that an ugly girl might run away also, the fellow responds, "I know, but who cares?

When I was in my freshman year of college, I was engaged to the prettiest girl in our high school class, but at college I met a Jewish girl, who was very "plain" indeed. In the fall afternoons, we got in the habit of leaving our math class together and walking together on the midway at Chicago.

Before long we were taking seats on the benches and talking for hours, missing supper at our houses a couple times. We began to hold hands as we sat and talked, and we found one another so perfectly matched intellectually, that a very strong and obvious attraction grew up between us.

I cannot tell you how conflicted I was by Christmas break. Had not our families been so involved, I think I would have broken off the engagement. I do not speak for other guys, but I know that I could, and in fact did, fall deeply in love with a girl who had very little in her appearance that could be called attractive. I loved her moral sense, her warm personality and her razor-sharp intellect. To me Miriam was beautiful, and I have never forgotten her for an instant.

Answer 5

what does it matter what someones face looks like? i am just wondering about that. but to answer your question disadvantages can include things such as people not thinking highly of her because she's not "pretty", not having many boyfriends, people not noticing her easily, not being considered for a play or whatever if she's into acting.

but there could be some advantages as well. to not stand out in a crowd can be a good thing, depending on how you look at it. really, it just depends on a person's opinion.

Answer 6

She's probably smarter than you. plain people learn at an early age to use their intellect more, while pretty people can just smile and be liked.

It's an assumption that better looking women get the men. Actually, they may get more boyfriends, but men marry the plain ones more often.

Answer 7

Research has shown that more attractive people 'earn' more advantages in every area of life. People routinely want to do more for them and treat them well. They are more likely to be hired, and likely to earn more than plainer people.

No, I didn't say it was fair. That's just how it goes. Obviously there is more to life than your appearance and despite the unequal opportunities and advantages, plain people can make wonderful lives for themselves too.

Answer 8

plain does not mean unattractive. if you have to pile on makeup..that is not so great either. i am pretty sure.. there are people out there that would consider your friend..more attractive then you. beauty is still in the eyes of the beholder.