[bmer]

I didn't like all the fawning JT got for being attractive and generally "presentable" upon his election. It's almost certainly because of the jealousy I feel being someone who is clearly unattractive (so the attention he got is something I can only imagine in my wildest dreams), but I think the otherwise childish jealousy was rooted in at least one valid thought:

"I wouldn't have had as easy a time getting elected, because people would be focusing heavily on my capabilities in order to figure out my potential as a future leader, rather than my appearance."

Plus, JT was mostly riding on our fond (perhaps misplaced?) memories for his dad PT, and I think people assumed that he'd be as gutsy as his father (is there a name for this fallacy?). Basically, Canadians needed a gutsy left PM, after Stephen Harper's years, but instead they got a gutless, greedy drama teacher.

Gosh I sure am bitter, but on the flip side, I get what women mean when they talk about being judged for their appearance in the work place.

[PostOnce]

Just a tip, nice hair, clothes and confidence go a long, long way. Male attractiveness is influenced in a large way by status/power/wealth, which clothes are indicative of.

You'll notice your interactions change, because the impact you have on people at first sight will change.

You can change near-everything except your bones. Clothes, hair, physical fitness, bearing and confidence.

You may not have been born attractive in your bones, but you can build yourself a step-ladder to go up a fair few notches.

The way people respond to you, based on your "attractiveness", will get you better everything from treatment in a store to a higher salary cap during job negotiations.

It's more than vanity: it's strategy.