| Show v First impressions count but do we over value them Diana Dana Young Columnist It is said that first impressions last forever It is sad to think then that our physical appearance has become the basis of how we are judged by society Our society through society through its advertising fashion and media places media places great emphasis on looking good For example example example ex ex- ample overweight people are often viewed as lazy dull and unattractive On the other hand thin people people- are more often viewed as attractive and are thought by many to tow value themselves and other people w Millions of dollars are spent a year on clothing cosmetics cosmetics cos cos- cos- cos and anything else th that t will help us emulate emula e the models that adorn magazine covers Society has created ideals that many will never realistically attain i Most of us feel that if we had a little more hair straighter teeth a smaller nose etc etcetera etera somehow people would like us more We believe that we will become better persons These are unhealthy attitudes which are detrimental tal to our society It is true to some extent that a persons person's appearance may maybe maybe bean be an indication of personality values and interests However However However How How- ever w when en it becomes a determining factor in self-analysis self or social success something is wrong Haven't we been taught that we should never judge a abo bo book k by its cover Why is it then that many of us dont don't bother to pick up the book when it doesn't look interesting interesting interest interest- ing 4 |
