TheSilentType Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Do you think people really know how to really assess themselves? That is, there is a tendency to either over-evaluate or under-evaluate but not quite really know where one stands? Like people who say they are 9s are maybe 7.5 lol or vice versa
daphne Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I think more often men will overrate and women will underrate. I think men will often not know who's in their "league" so to speak and women assess it a bit more realistically.
Trialbyfire Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 The difficulty with this type of "ranking system" is that attractiveness is subjective to many influences including environmental competition and personal preference.
johan Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I'm a 5. But I subconsciously flex certain facial muscles in the mirror and look just from certain angles because that allows me to think I'm an 8. I think everyone knows how to look in the mirror a certain way in order to like what they see. It's not what everyone else sees though.
Star Gazer Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Creeps usually think they're beyond reproach in the appearance department.
johan Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Creeps usually think they're beyond reproach in the appearance department. Those are the kind of guys who get women to come over. And then sex is usually a guarantee, unless the woman has a hang up of some sort.
Nemo Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I think most guys measure their penises pretty accurately. But an extra sock down there can't hurt. Especially in winter.
Author TheSilentType Posted July 16, 2008 Author Posted July 16, 2008 Well maybe I shouldn't have said rank But I have heard people saying how their SOs were so hot and good looking (as if to indirectly validate their own "good looks"), but in a lot of these cases I'm not buying it. Or they'll say, "I'm OK looking, but guys are always hitting on me" (throwing in that bit of self deprecation to hide how they really feel lol) It just seems that a lot of people think they're good looking.....but it can't be that everyone walking around is so good looking....although I agree good looking is in the eye of the beholder
Star Gazer Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Those are the kind of guys who get women to come over. And then sex is usually a guarantee, unless the woman has a hang up of some sort. Of course. She must be frigid to turn down sex.
johan Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Well maybe I shouldn't have said rank Rank is an ok word to use. Many times I look at women and think "sergeant" or even "master sergeant". Sometimes I think "seaman first class".
johan Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Of course. She must be frigid to turn down sex. You can usually detect frigidity by giving her breast a light squeeze.
Nemo Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 But I have heard people saying how their SOs were so hot and good looking (as if to indirectly validate their own "good looks"), but in a lot of these cases I'm not buying it. A large penis can mask a lot of superficial deficiencies, and character faults. Well, that and oxytocin.
Lizzie60 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I, too, am convinced, that people rank themselves much higher than they are in reality.. but beauty is subjective... These people are 'used' to their face.. how can they NOT love it.. or find it somewhat attractive.. I think the best way to gauge your 'beauty' is by others.. what others say about you... hundreds of people can't be wrong.. That theory was 'tested' before, I've read it somewhere.. and people rank themselves much higher than they would be by a lot of strangers (let's say they were 'surveyed')...
JohnnyBlaze Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I think more often men will overrate and women will underrate. God, I hope not! I've never considered myself much of a looker; if I'm lower on the scale than even I think I am, then I'm in some serious trouble!! I think men will often not know who's in their "league" so to speak and women assess it a bit more realistically.The problem is that, from the minute we get out of high school, us guys are told "there is no 'league'. If you like her, go after her". So which is it? Is there or is there not there a 'league'?
Nemo Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 You can usually detect frigidity by giving her breast a light squeeze. Some superb advice, there. It's a good thing that there's no such thing as frigidity in guys. Their nuts are so sensitive.
johan Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 90% of people say they are above average in looks. 55% of them are correct.
Lizzie60 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Hum...I'd say about 15% are correct. I did an experience one day.. out in public (street, public transit, malls, etc.).. count in every first 10 people you meet (adults from 20 to 60) and count how much on the 10 are good looking... I bet you won't find ONE... I do that sometimes just to pass the time.. especially in the public transit... and for every 50 people.. I might find 2-3 good looking... but I have to say that I am extremely picky...
Nemo Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 55% of them are correct. Brilliant! Well, assuming those 90% are a random sample. I wonder what can be said about the 10% - are they humble and gorgeous, or realistic and downright ugly?
daphne Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I think most guys measure their penises pretty accurately. not so sure about that one buddy...
daphne Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Well, that and oxytocin. Men should be thanking god there's such a thing. Without it, you would have to pick up after yourselves and do your own yardwork.
Lizzie60 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 not so sure about that one buddy... hahaha.. me neither.. they tend to add an inch or two... same with their height..
Ariadne Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Do you think people really know how to really assess themselves? That is, there is a tendency to either over-evaluate or under-evaluate but not quite really know where one stands? Like people who say they are 9s are maybe 7.5 lol or vice versa Yes, people rate themselves higher. But then, I've noticed that guys rate girls very low. Say, a girl that I would consider an 8 a guy would give her a 4. I've seen that with my brother also, every girl that I thought was pretty he'd be, nah. And find something wrong with her.
daphne Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 The problem is that, from the minute we get out of high school, us guys are told "there is no 'league'. If you like her, go after her". So which is it? Is there or is there not there a 'league'? Good question. If you look old enough to be her father, obese when she's thin, underachiever and poor and she's loaded, or iq of 80 when she's 130+, you're out of your league. If you have much in common and she lights up around you, green light. I've had a couple of exes tell me they were afraid I was out of their league. These were very attractive men, so I didn't fully understand it. You just have to use common sense. If you rate her double your attractiveness, socio-economic level and she's not batting her eye lashes at you, you might want to hunt elsewhere.
Lizzie60 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 Yes, people rate themselves higher. But then, I've noticed that guys rate girls very low. Say, a girl that I would consider an 8 a guy would give her a 4. I've seen that with my brother also, every girl that I thought was pretty he'd be, nah. And find something wrong with her. Your brother is probably like me.. extremely picky...
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