[jakobe]

To me, the most revealing part of this post is how much of a difference the profile picture made: adding a fake beard increased response rate threefold!

I am often told that I look very young; I am 27 and people think I'm 20. I've never really thought much of it, but it might explain how disrespectful some people (especially in academia) have been treating me. Maybe I should grow a beard.

[mhurron]

You also gain the benefit of not wasting time and money on shaving.

[skorgu]

Do it. Growing some modest facial hair has made a big difference in being treated like an adult for me. For comparison I'm 30 and if I shave I get carded at movie theaters.

[mildtrepidation]

32 here and carded for beer when I shave (at places that normally don't). I guess I don't look quite Under 17 young any more, though, so congrats to you on that. ;)

Now if only I could grow a decent beard...

[alleycat]

I'm the same. I recommend getting a heavy stubble and maintaining it with a beard trimmer. It easy, and you still look clean and professional, plus the ladies prefer it ;)

Source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/3345796/Women-pre...