are regular people intimidated by those with a striking appearance??

DickHardman · 04-24-2008, 07:06 PM

as i go about my day, i ALWAYS notice that people i am passing by or close to will many times blatantly act like they dont see me for reason, even if i try to say hello or nod to them. even when i see them look at me, they will quickly lower there eyes, look away, or act like they are busy staring at something else. both men and women do this to me many times per day. im not a good looking guy, but i think my appearance is somewhat striking, as the blend of shabby clothing and muscles seems to throw people off. what do you guys think??? any of you guys seem to feel as if people are bothered/intimidated/uncomfortable around you because of your appearance??? this bothers me a bit cause im one of those people who says hello or gives a little nod to everyone i make eye contact with or meet, so i dont understand why so many people seem to react so negatively to me. or maybe i really look like oscar the grouch, i dont know. or are most people that indifferent??

Tom Yum · 04-26-2008, 08:42 PM

Sounds like your self-conscious. Who cares? Be comfortable in your own skin.

**Hardball** · 04-26-2008, 10:12 PM

Maybe it's in your eyes. The truth is in the eyes cause the eyes don't lie.

Mike Brewer · 04-26-2008, 10:40 PM

Have you tried bathing? Often, it's not the appearance that makes people look away from you, but the smell of sweaty, unwashed patchouli and pot construction worker that turns them off.

Tant01 · 04-26-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DickHardman

as i go about my day, i ALWAYS notice that people i am passing by or close to will many times blatantly act like they dont see me for reason, even if i try to say hello or nod to them. even when i see them look at me, they will quickly lower there eyes, look away, or act like they are busy staring at something else. both men and women do this to me many times per day. im not a good looking guy, but i think my appearance is somewhat striking, as the blend of shabby clothing and muscles seems to throw people off. what do you guys think??? any of you guys seem to feel as if people are bothered/intimidated/uncomfortable around you because of your appearance??? this bothers me a bit cause im one of those people who says hello or gives a little nod to everyone i make eye contact with or meet, so i dont understand why so many people seem to react so negatively to me. or maybe i really look like oscar the grouch, i dont know. or are most people that indifferent??

Does this happen more with the caucasian folks or everyone?

04-24-2008, 07:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
DickHardman Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,055	are regular people intimidated by those with a striking appearance?? as i go about my day, i ALWAYS notice that people i am passing by or close to will many times blatantly act like they dont see me for reason, even if i try to say hello or nod to them. even when i see them look at me, they will quickly lower there eyes, look away, or act like they are busy staring at something else. both men and women do this to me many times per day. im not a good looking guy, but i think my appearance is somewhat striking, as the blend of shabby clothing and muscles seems to throw people off. what do you guys think??? any of you guys seem to feel as if people are bothered/intimidated/uncomfortable around you because of your appearance??? this bothers me a bit cause im one of those people who says hello or gives a little nod to everyone i make eye contact with or meet, so i dont understand why so many people seem to react so negatively to me. or maybe i really look like oscar the grouch, i dont know. or are most people that indifferent??

04-26-2008, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tom Yum Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Here and there. Posts: 11,178	Sounds like your self-conscious. Who cares? Be comfortable in your own skin. __________________ The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know. Slow is fast; fast is slow. Love it, leave it or fix it.

04-26-2008, 10:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Hardball Premiere Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 3,221	Maybe it's in your eyes. The truth is in the eyes cause the eyes don't lie. __________________ The Way of the Warrior is Practice. Daily practice, accumulate practice minute by minute, hour by hour and day by day. {Book of 5 Rings} Mike Brewers 2008 Sit up challenge 27,000/100,000 running balance.(Crunches) Kicks 6,300/100,000

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04-26-2008, 10:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mike Brewer Moderate Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,085	Have you tried bathing? Often, it's not the appearance that makes people look away from you, but the smell of sweaty, unwashed patchouli and pot construction worker that turns them off.

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