And this one's completely angst. I read in someone else's blog today that a recent study has found out that only 13 milliseconds are required to notice somebody attractive. Researchers found that people's reaction time to attractive faces were significantly faster than that of un-attractive faces. No wonder attractive people are likely to be more noticed, dated, hired, and promoted.
I'm doomed. But that's beside the point. Which is, does the research prove that it actually pays to get a tummy tuck, nose job, face lift etc etc? Is all that talk about being beautiful inside all bull, aimed at keeping the un-attractive happy? Are fairness lotions an investment after all, feminist rhetoric notwithstanding?
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I won't go into the authenticity or the purpose of this research finding. I would rather address Mitul's fear about not being hired, promoted etc. The other side of this story is that when someone attractive gets good marks, a good job or a promotion, people give the entire credit for their success to their looks, irrespective of the actual abilities of the person.
So Mitul, the grass on the other side is not that greener...well, maybe for dumb blondes but not for everyone.
Mitul, sweetie, no-one said you were unattractive. And mark my words, your looks will take you far. If that's what you want, that is.
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