Good-looking people tend to be taken more seriously, at least initially. They do not have to put in that extra effort to be recognised amongst others, and get a better chance to show their personality (for better or for worse) in early interpersonal interactions. People are also more receptive and tolerant to their opinions and blunders. Character and charisma, along with other essential qualities that retain adoration are often overlooked once a person is deemed unattractive.
This is really embarrassing for me to share, but I have been fired from a part-time job as a waiter years ago. The reason given by my superior—I “have an unfriendly face that gives the patrons a bad impression of our attitude (at work).” My self-esteem plunged into depths I cannot even begin to describe! There were many (and still are) similar incidences and it took me quite a while to strengthen my confidence and sanitise myself to critics on my physical appearance.
The current me won’t be so easily fazed by such a comment. I’ve learnt to accept my imperfections and the best way I found to do so is to laugh at them. Not taking them seriously lightens the severity and burden on me. That's not to say that I do not feel inferior at times, especially so when I am around really attractive people.
The thing is, I have this mentality that one should always seek to better oneself, in all aspects of life really. I am contented with my looks, but given the opportunities I would definitely try to enhance it. Why be mediocre?
I am trying hard not to let thoughts like these become obsessive but motivational.
