Dating and Appearance
DECEMBER 23, 2009
True or false: “You shouldn’t judge by appearances.”
Many people would answer “true.” That’s the politically correct response, to be sure. And it certainly is true in some situations. But what about when you’re dating someone new?
That is amazing a new restaurant opens in your neighborhood featuring cuisine you’ve always wanted to try. You make plans to check it out. The thing that is first notice while you approach the spot is that all the windows are smudged and dusty. That’s strange, you think, since it is actually available for business. Stepping inside, you’re greeted by a hostess using no makeup, whose hair appears like a windblown haystack. Her running sweats complete the impression that she rolled out of bed only minutes ago. She offers you your choice of tables, but all the ones that are unoccupied covered with dirty meals. The floor needs a sweeping that is good.
An establishment like that shouldn’t be surprised if it has a time that is hard and keeping customers. It’s a clear case of cause and effect. In theory, your kitchen might be spotless. The chef could possibly be a Michelangelo that is veritable of imagination. But are you most likely to take an opportunity and discover away? Not likely. You’ll seek down someplace better tended—as well you should!
Yet people hoping to form enduring romantic relationships sometimes fail to see the connection between the image they present to potential partners and their rate of success. If others have a way of passing you by after a look that is first listed here are several things you might have to tidy up about yourself:
Clothing. Don’t misunderstand. Your clothes need not be expensive. Several of the most fashionable people shop exclusively at thrift stores and consignment shops. The point is to be sure you are dressed in such a way as to always have your best foot forward. Resist the temptation to put on your tattered sweatpants that are old the bagel shop Saturday morning, no matter how comfortable or convenient it is. Furthermore, be sure what you wear is clean and unwrinkled!
Automobile. Think back to a time when someone offered you a ride—and then invested 5 minutes excavating the passenger seat of dirty laundry, fast food debris, file folders from work, and who knows what other fossilized artifacts of life into the fast lane. No matter how apologetic the person was, what impression did you inevitably form about his habits that are personal discipline? Now picture your own automobile (yes, the backseat counts). See any available room for improvement?
Crash pad … uh, home. Tonight take a good look at the house or apartment where you live. Try seeing it through the eyes of someone visiting for the time that is first. What do those piles of magazines say in regards to you? That sink full of dishes? The layer of dust on every surface? If you don’t like what you see, throw open the windows, get out the scrub brush, and get to work.
You never know whom is watching or when romantic opportunity will knock. Make an effort to appear ready for to be that day today.
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