Do good looking people have it easier in life?

Boofle

Do they get favoured at interviews etc?

SEPT 23 1989

Yes we do

Celly Smunt

I could always attend the interview for you,you might even get the CEO role.

Seedy Arling

There's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking...

Celly Smunt

Seedy Arling wrote: »

There's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking...

nah..

colly_06

What is this? A thread for ants??

cheesefiend

Yeah, it's called the Halo Effect.

b_mac

Yes they do... Ive had a very tough life. Im a certified 3.4 out of 10

Celly Smunt

colly_06 wrote: »

What is this? A thread for ants??

high five

donvito99

Do you mean those of us who are really, really, ridiculously good looking, OP?

Sergeant

Yip. People tend to hire good-looking, motivated and successful sorts, instead of some mutant swamp donkey with acne, thick glasses, greasy hair and combat trousers.

Boofle

donvito99 wrote: »

Do you mean those of us who are really, really, ridiculously good looking, OP?

Yes, those of us who are just ridiculously gorgeous......

castletownman

I know I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for my salon quality hair and my boyish good looks

Celly Smunt

Boofle wrote: »

Yes, those of us who are just ridiculously gorgeous......

Like that Saudi guy who was too good looking for Saudi Arabia?

Capt'n Midnight

Is it too late for a Brick joke ?

swimming in a sea

it never seems to be much of an advantage in Ireland, compare RTE presenters to TV channels in the Rest of Europe, Ireland is the last refuge for ugly people.

Celly Smunt

swimming in a sea wrote: »

it never seems to be much of an advantage in Ireland, compare RTE presenters to TV channels in the Rest of Europe, Ireland is the last refuge for ugly people.

I think that's called Nepotism rather than the display of our best looking people.

The Backwards Man

It's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way
I can't wait to look in the mirror, coz I get better looking each day
To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man
O Lord it's hard to be humble, but I'm doing the best that I can

Talib Fiasco

Nah, good looking girls get an awful sore doing from good looking lads like me.

Boofle

TheComeUp wrote: »

Nah, good looking girls get an awful sore doing from good looking lads like me.

Talib Fiasco

Boofle wrote: »

Ah you see a good looking person would understand perfectly....:rolleyes:

Boofle

TheComeUp wrote: »

Ah you see a good looking person would understand perfectly....:rolleyes:

Oh believe me I understand perfectly

OldNotWIse

Yes, everthing comes easy to me

Talib Fiasco

Boofle wrote: »

Oh believe me I understand perfectly

Wow you are like so good looking right now :eek:

OldNotWIse

Seedy Arling wrote: »

There's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking...

but its a good place to start...

A0

I have to admit... Yes, we do have it easier in many situations.

Nemeses

Watch Zoolander, That will explain it all.

A0

Nemeses wrote: »

Watch Zoolander, That will explain it all.

They aren't that good looking in Zoolander...

josip

OP, if you need a professional assessment for the purposes of an upcoming interview just post a pic and I'm sure the boardsies will give an objective opinion.

af_thefragile

A0 wrote: »

They aren't that good looking in Zoolander...

Perception...

A0

af_thefragile wrote: »

Perception...

Fragile...

Singularity 1

Sergeant wrote: »

Yip. People tend to hire good-looking, motivated and successful sorts, instead of some mutant swamp donkey with acne, thick glasses, greasy hair and combat trousers.

At the risk of sounding sexist, isn't that only the case with women?

Nemeses

A0 wrote: »

They aren't that good looking in Zoolander...

It explains the story of how good-looking folk struggle in life.

Itwasntme.

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Is it too late for a Brick joke ?

No. There's always room for a brick joke.

rox5

I think, in a way, they do.
I know people say "Looks aren't everything" but to be honest, you are gonna be more drawn towards a person who is well dressed, well groomed and who has good cleaniness, than someone who wears plain, dowdy clothes, bad skin and hair, and might have BO.

That's why I always try to take care of myself. I am no model but I try to make myself look decent, dress well, do my hair good and clean myself, skin and hair, because I do feel more confident and it shows that I take care of myself and my appearence.

No one says people have to be beautiful and model-perfect, but there is nothing wrong with making yourself look decent at least.

A0

Nemeses wrote: »

It explains the story of how good-looking folk struggle in life.

Was messing My opinion is that competency outweighs what is perceived by some as negative (i.e., a look not falling into the "norms").

Having said that, I don't think it hurts to take care of your look in a sensible way, without being obsessed about it. Regarding the OP, it's hard to answer objectively. Some jobs require to be what is considered as "good looking" / to have a "great body", etc., other don't...

Table Top Joe

Surprised the PC brigade hasn't shown up yet, stunned even....but yes,they do

Katgurl

Absolutely. Combined with well spoken, charming, personable, stylish... So all is not lost if your gene pool didn't deliver, you can fake the rest.

But not just interviews - the world in general is a friendlier the better looking you are.

Katgurl

Singularity 1 wrote: »

At the risk of sounding sexist, isn't that only the case with women?

Frankly no. I've lots experience in this area and IMO two men with similar experience, contacts, qualifications - the tall handsome well-dressed one will have the edge.

josip

Katgurl wrote: »

Frankly no. I've lots experience in this area and IMO two men with similar experience, contacts, qualifications - the tall handsome well-dressed one will have the edge.

And if it was short, handsome and well dressed versus tall, well dressed Chris de Burgh lookalike?

miss flutter ups

I'd say there's pros and cons

I'm sure good looking people can be the victims of jealousy/bitching. My friend refused to b photographed on a night out with my (gorgeous) aunt recently, she said "sure I'd look like a whale beside her"-give me self esteem over looks any day! My poor aunt didn't know where to look.

Lucena

swimming in a sea wrote: »

it never seems to be much of an advantage in Ireland, compare RTE presenters to TV channels in the Rest of Europe, Ireland is the last refuge for ugly people.

I'd rather see normal-looking people read the news than those feckin' dolly-bird presenters on TV3.

Possibly people that are too good looking are harder to take seriously?

Katgurl

josip wrote: »

And if it was short, handsome and well dressed versus tall, well dressed Chris de Burgh lookalike?

I know you're taking piss but I'll answer anyway - I think it would be the tall guy. Height commands respect from men. OT but women with curly hair are allegedly not taken as seriously as their straight-haired counterparts!

ToddyDoody

Boofle wrote: »

Do they get favoured at interviews etc?

Some days, but You still have to work at it to reap the benefits of it.

fryup

beauty is only skin deep or so they say.........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KfyTORRMXk

Ace Attorney

The Backwards Man wrote: »

It's hard to be humble, when you're perfect in every way
I can't wait to look in the mirror, coz I get better looking each day
To know me is to love me, I must be a hell of a man
O Lord it's hard to be humble, but I'm doing the best that I can

Its hard to be humble when you're as tasty as i ham, I ham the greatest!

wandatowell

No they dont imo.

Ugly people, if they are insecure over their looks tend to let this one short coming in life really effect them.

A0

OP, be confident and you'll get the job :pac:

Boofle

A0 wrote: »

OP, be confident and you'll get the job :pac:

I don't have an interview!! I was just pondering the issue after a chat with a friend who is a HR manager.

A0

Boofle wrote: »

I don't have an interview!! I was just pondering the issue after a chat with a friend who is a HR manager.

Just joking, forward the link above to your friend :P

What did your friend say? Good looking have it easier?

Boofle

A0 wrote: »

Just joking, forward the link above to your friend :P

What did your friend said? Good looking have it easier?

She was interviewing a couple of weeks ago and in walks this absolutely drop dead gorgeous guy; she managed to get through the interview just about and off he went on his way.

After he left she was mobbed by lots of the staff on the floor (she works in a shop) and they were like "Oh my god, who was yer man? "You have got to take him on!" etc etc. And she did! Even though he didn't have the best experience out of all the candidates. . . . .