How much do you think our physical attributes affects our personality? (attracted, attractive)

[jobaba]

Do you think better looking people are in general more shallow and have less character?

And do you think less attractive people in general have more character and are less shallow?

Opinions...

[howdydoody342]

Originally Posted by jobaba

Do you think better looking people are in general more shallow and have less character?

And do you think less attractive people in general have more character and are less shallow?

Opinions...

dont think its black and white at all.

[Braunwyn]

Originally Posted by jobaba

Do you think better looking people are in general more shallow and have less character?

And do you think less attractive people in general have more character and are less shallow?

Opinions...

There's a mild positive correlation between beauty, intelligence, and success. I figure the latter two variables are likely to be held by interesting people. I'm not sure what you mean by character. Can you be more specific?

[LaoTzuMindFu]

Originally Posted by jobaba

How much do you think our physical attributes affects our personality?

I think those who are confident with who they are and how they look portray this confidence in their personalities. Doesnt matter if you are good looking or not good looking, a person who is comfortable in his/her own skin, usually displays a certain sense of confidence in their personality. This is known to be true. But, I believe that personalities are separate from our physical features. Ive known people with GREAT personalities who are both very very super attractive and very very super unattractive. It depends on the person.

I like to also add, as a person who is heavily into his health/physical fitness and who trains others. I have seen what a tremendous impact that a dedication to improving one's health/fitness can have on their self confidence and self esteem and thus improve their personalities. This is absolutely true. You see it all the time even on shows like The Biggest Loser where they talk to the contestants after huge weight loss and they talk about how much their self esteem and confidence have improved and this directly affects a person's personality because they become more confident, open and happy and the world (and their families) see it.

Originally Posted by jobaba

Do you think better looking people are in general more shallow and have less character?

Absolutely NOT. This is what many ugly/less attractive people like to think because it somehow makes them feel better about themselves. "Character" is what one is like on the inside. NOT what one looks like externally. A person's character is based on and forged by their ideals and belief system based on ethics, virtue, rightness, etc. Not based on looks.

Originally Posted by jobaba

And do you think less attractive people in general have more character and are less shallow?

Again, NO. Character different and completely separate from how a person looks. Again, this is what less attractive/ugly people like to believe but in reality, as I have said above, "Character" is COMPLETELY different and separate from what a person looks like. Just think of all the people throughout history who were of GREAT CHARACTER (Lincoln, Jefferson, King, Churchill, Pope John Paul, Dali Lama, Angelina Jolie, Golda Mier, Jesus, etc.) what makes them of great character is not how they look, but what they do/did.

[1208]

I think quite a bit. Whether we admit it a lot, a huge part of our personality is based on how other people treat us. People treat us how they perceive us. The first thing they perceive about us is our appearance.

Additionally, your appearance is the outward manifestation of how you feel about yourself. If you feel good about yourself you will be smiling, looking good, well taken care of and all that. If you feel bad about yourself this will be reflected in your appearance as well. There really is no separating the two.

[jobaba]

Originally Posted by LaoTzuMindFu

I think those who are confident with who they are and how they look portray this confidence in their personalities. Doesnt matter if you are good looking or not good looking, a person who is comfortable in his/her own skin, usually displays a certain sense of confidence in their personality. This is known to be true. But, I believe that personalities are separate from our physical features. Ive known people with GREAT personalities who are both very very super attractive and very very super unattractive. It depends on the person.

I like to also add, as a person who is heavily into his health/physical fitness and who trains others. I have seen what a tremendous impact that a dedication to improving one's health/fitness can have on their self confidence and self esteem and thus improve their personalities. This is absolutely true. You see it all the time even on shows like The Biggest Loser where they talk to the contestants after huge weight loss and they talk about how much their self esteem and confidence have improved and this directly affects a person's personality because they become more confident, open and happy and the world (and their families) see it.




Absolutely NOT. This is what many ugly/less attractive people like to think because it somehow makes them feel better about themselves. "Character" is what one is like on the inside. NOT what one looks like externally. A person's character is based on and forged by their ideals and belief system based on ethics, virtue, rightness, etc. Not based on looks.



Again, NO. Character different and completely separate from how a person looks. Again, this is what less attractive/ugly people like to believe but in reality, as I have said above, "Character" is COMPLETELY different and separate from what a person looks like. Just think of all the people throughout history who were of GREAT CHARACTER (Lincoln, Jefferson, King, Churchill, Pope John Paul, Dali Lama, Angelina Jolie, Golda Mier, Jesus, etc.) what makes them of great character is not how they look, but what they do/did.

That's a great post.

That is what I meant by character ... someone who has a solid and selfless belief system and somebody who judges people more for what's inside than outside.

[LuckyGem]

Originally Posted by jobaba

Do you think better looking people are in general more shallow and have less character?

And do you think less attractive people in general have more character and are less shallow?

Opinions...

No. How someone looks doesn't determine their character.

You can't oversimplify and generalize how someone's character is influenced by how they look.

People are individuals and have to be taken on a case by case basis.

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by LaoTzuMindFu

I think those who are confident with who they are and how they look portray this confidence in their personalities. Doesnt matter if you are good looking or not good looking, a person who is comfortable in his/her own skin, usually displays a certain sense of confidence in their personality.

I agree with that. Yeah, I know... MindFu said it... but it happens...

I don't think good looks affect somebody's character, but they do affect the degree of shallowness, IMO. It's understandable... If you know you're able to attract better-looking people, there's no reason to settle for worse-looking ones. I mean, it's pretty simple concept... Why would you eat chuck steak if you can afford filet mignon?!

[Raena77]

You have to look at many factors. How they act and react to others. How they are in situations. I'm not a hot skinny thing however some of my friends are. They are real shy. I'm kinda loud yet know when to shut up. Some heavy set friends are loud an obnoxious. They think they are all that. I just stare at them. Same for the rude ugly girls.

[jobaba]

Originally Posted by sierraAZ

I agree with that. Yeah, I know... MindFu said it... but it happens...

I don't think good looks affect somebody's character, but they do affect the degree of shallowness, IMO. It's understandable... If you know you're able to attract better-looking people, there's no reason to settle for worse-looking ones. I mean, it's pretty simple concept... Why would you eat chuck steak if you can afford filet mignon?!

I agree ... to an extent.

If a person is only attracted to good looking people as mates because they themselves are good looking, that MIGHT be considered shallow to a degree, but it's their right and certainly not criminal.

On the other hand, if somebody is only attracted to good looking people as friends, whether or not they are good looking themselves, then that says a lot about that person's character, or lack thereof...