Growing a beard could up your confidence

grkirchhoff · 2012-06-10T21:10:34+00:00

After having had a beard for a long ass time, you feel younger, and therefore more attractive, when you shave it.

Having said that, I agree, grow one if you can. Also, I think everyone should have a mohawk at least once in their life.

gunkers · 2012-06-11T03:05:55+00:00

Fuck you, I'm Asian. The worst kind too Southeast; no potential for facial hair whatsoever.

EDIT: I'm going to invest in some paste-on mutton chops.

blackfox026 · 2012-06-11T00:14:30+00:00

There was at least one study--I'll post it if I can find it--which stated that there's a correlation between the length of a man's facial hair and how attractive he is seen to women. What I remember is that men with full bears were rated second-to-least attractive, but the most trustworthy. Men who are clean-shaven were rated the least attractive, and looked the youngest. The most attractive was light stubble.

I had noticed this correlation before reading the study--though I'm not sure if my mind retroactively altered my memory of that train of thought to fit the study I'd read afterwards... anyway, when I have a full beard I notice that people tend to act as if there's a slight barrier between them and myself, and I'm slightly unapproachable. However, I'm regarded with more... legitimacy, I guess. People are more likely to nod their heads and entertain my ideas, giving them the benefit of the doubt before they're subject to the natural process of critical analysis.

When I shave my beard completely (which I never do anymore because it hurts since I never do it anymore--plus, I like giving women an excuse to touch my face), I notice a slightly more condescending approach from some people I know. It's not a deliberate thing, but probably a reaction relative to the image I project when I have facial hair. I feel as if I'm treated younger.

I usually just grow out stubble, and compared to the other two states it feels the most natural. I think it's because it gives women the ability to see that you're capable of growing a beard while also leaving your face in plain view.

I highly recommend at least experiencing a beard to everyone capable. It's less like putting on different clothes, and more like wearing a new face. I find it pretty eye-opening to see the subtle differences in how, due to the length of your facial hair, people react differently to what you say and do. What's even more interesting is to observe the ways you behave differently due to the way they perceive you... it's essentially the seed of a perceptual feedback loop.

2012-06-11T08:22:33+00:00

FUCK I'M ASIAN

seddituction · 2012-06-11T14:54:06+00:00

Every men should grow beard at least once in a lifetime

NikKnack · 2012-06-13T07:23:28+00:00

Multiply everything you just said time three if you grow long hair.

Keepa1 · 2012-06-11T04:31:44+00:00

It's like when girls wear glasses, you"feel as though you're getting two girls at once, the smart cute one when she's wearing them, and the sexy wild one when she isn't".

I feel like when i grow my beard out people think of me as older, more mature, and when i finally shave it after a few weeks everyone instantly changes how they speak to me and most times they open up because they feel like I am more fun and young at heart.

BUT i wouldn't say one is more physically attractive than the other in terms of the opposite sex. i've gotten plenty of love with both.

remygibson · 2012-06-11T07:22:45+00:00

As someone who can't grow a beard, I'd have to agree that it gives you an edge with certain girls. Hairiness is a manly quality, one of many. A good ROI game attribute to have.

Dogfight1 · 2012-06-11T07:36:12+00:00

How about shaving the neck? I like to grow stubble except for on my neck, I think neck hair looks terrible (on me anyway).

fartuckyfartbandit · 2012-06-10T23:18:25+00:00

Some women can't stand the way it looks nor the way it feels when it's brushed up on their skin. But if you like it, and it makes you feel good, that's all that matters.

Title	Growing a beard could up your confidence
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Date	June 10, 2012 8:52 PM UTC (14 years ago)
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