LookAtThisPOst Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 I hear how some men use a rating system for women when seeking dates, depending on the geography. Like "She's a <name of backwater town> 10, but would be considered an NYC 5." Not sure how degrading that sounds, but I hear men have this rating system a lot. I wonder if there's a reason behind this? I read this in an article of a single man that moved from Chi-town to a smaller town saying he had to adjust his standards... “I’ve noticed my standards dropping,” said Ian Hernandez, 24, who moved to Williston from Chicago a couple of months ago."
GunslingerRoland Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Women, especially beautiful ones tend to be more likely to move to urban areas, and for whatever reasons, seems to be even more likely to move to major urban centers like NYC or LA. I know modeling/acting is part of it, but I don't think it's the full reason.
RecentChange Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 I think there are several factors that come into play - but I do think there is a difference between small town / urban / metropolitan areas. I have lived in a town of just 1,000, but I have also lived in Orange County CA (Huntington Beach, large metro beach city), Santa Cruz (medium small beach town), San Francisco (metropolitan) and San Jose (large urban). I can tell you each has a different feel / standard of "competition" and percent of popularly beautiful women. Huntington Beach? Tons of hotties, competition is stiff, and many women go all out when it comes to grooming, clothes, general appearance (not to mention the prevalence of plastic surgery). Small rual town? Not much competition, not many occasions to dress up for, I am sure there were many natural beauties, but not much need to dial it up. For whatever reasons it's easier to stand out in SJ than SF. And my friends and I would joke about outfits / make up that would be considered average in SF would turn heads in Santa Cruz. New York is a whole 'nuther level compared to my California towns. Don't leave the house looking like a slouch! 4
Michelle ma Belle Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 It's a classic case of supply and demand. 2
AMJ Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 I've lived in urban areas on both coasts, and gotta say that people are generally much more attractive in CA. Sorry, East Coast!
dichotomy Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) It works for guys as well. Many years ago - I spent a lot time on the MIT campus (Cambridge, Massachusetts). I was also at my most fit stage. I felt like I gained a few "attraction points" as non typical man around that campus - but I am typical for my home town. Also east coast girls are a bit more forward in my experience. It was nice a change and upgrade Edited July 21, 2016 by dichotomy
normal person Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 I agree with most of all the posters above, especially the one who mentioned supply and demand. If you live in a backwater town with only a few thousand people, there only might be a few attractive people, period. You'll see gorgeous young women dating disgusting, fat, old guys because there is no one else for them to date, and we as humans have a desire to mate. I read an article about guys from the UK who took trips to US universities to use their accents to seduce girls, and they said they'd also go to some sparsely populated places out in the styx of Appalachia and capture the hearts of any young girl with total ease, because they were exotic, reasonably good looking and well dressed, and not just "whoever's left." They sounded like they were having the time of their lives. It will occur in microcosms. When I was in college I used to have a summer job working with a hundred other people my age. Naturally everyone there just started pairing off. But, the pickings were still slim after you exhausted your opportunities with the most attractive girls, so if you still wanted the experience, you'd date down just because you had no other choice. I had friends who did it and I can't say I'm not guilty of it myself. That being said, with such little viable competition, I felt like I was the king of the place and could have pretty much anyone there. But as soon as I stepped out of the bubble, I realized my tastes had been skewed quite a bit downward. Also, straight guys on Broadway or in fashion, ballet, or female dominated industries get so many girls it's not funny.
SevenCity Posted July 21, 2016 Posted July 21, 2016 Think of it like this. You are broke, starving and haven't eaten in days. You see a half eaten sandwich in the garbage. You will scarf it up. On the other hand, if you have money in your pocket, had a recent meal, and are near a good restaurant and see this sandwich in the trash the thought of eating it would not cross your mind. Human's have this built in rating system in many facets of their lives. Look at how many people took lower paying worse jobs after the economy tanked. The positive thing about areas like CA that have tons of hot women, many are super cool because they can't get away with being a B like many on the east coast. If you want men, go to cold areas like Colorado. Women hate the cold so the ones there are hot commodities and can upgrade their choices.
MidwestUSA Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I have to ask, OP, as many times as I've seen you use the term 'back water', and refer to people who don't have all their teeth, what exactly is keeping you from moving? I'm genuinely curious. Is it family ties? Employment? 3
Aniela Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I hear how some men use a rating system for women when seeking dates, depending on the geography. Like "She's a <name of backwater town> 10, but would be considered an NYC 5." Not sure how degrading that sounds, but I hear men have this rating system a lot. I wonder if there's a reason behind this? I read this in an article of a single man that moved from Chi-town to a smaller town saying he had to adjust his standards... “I’ve noticed my standards dropping,” said Ian Hernandez, 24, who moved to Williston from Chicago a couple of months ago." It sounds really degrading. Lovely to hear, yet again, how hot/very beautiful = high standards. Normal = settling.
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