2. I hate to perpetuate stereotypes of beauty, but let’s face it - looks matter. Sure, we’ve all heard those placating proverbs like “beauty is only skin deep”, and “it’s not what’s on the outside that matters, but what’s on the inside.” Anyone want to bet that whoever coined these phrases had a “great personality”? Call me a hater, but the first impression created by an individual is highly dependent on his or her physical prowess. The perceived impression results in a reactionary response affecting how a person is judged and treated, at least initially… and that’s all it takes to make a first date go south in a hurry.

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    You may be bald, short, sport a ginormous nose, or have pheromones that smell like an aged salami. These are physical characteristics you simply can’t hide. Nevertheless, we’re sure you’ve seen ugly people accompanied by attractive individuals (No… there not ALWAYS escorts). What’s their secret? They play up the positive features they do have - be it a winning smile, a great sense of humor, or a yacht in the French Riviera. Discover your greatest assets and guerilla market them like a Ronco product.