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Are you happy with your image?

Are you happy with your image?

1. How do you feel about the notion of ‘attractiveness'?
It motivates me (what makes someone attractive?)
It annoys me (I don't like the way it puts pressure on people to conform)
I like it (I think I'm quite attractive)
It depresses me (I worry about whether I am attractive)
2. Do you have any complexes?
No, unless you count a superiority complex…
Some, but not too many. I can handle them
There's no point in worrying about it if I have
I am one big collection of complexes
3. Someone you don't know is staring at you. You:
Assume they find you attractive
Assume you've got a spot on your nose
Assume you remind them of someone
Bask in the fact you are so beautiful
4. You have just arrived at a party. What are you thinking?
I bet everyone here is better looking than I am
I hope there will be interesting people here I can chat to
I hope I enjoy myself
Are people looking at me?
5. When you meet someone who has obviously had plastic surgery you feel:
Sorry for them (why try to lie about your age like that?)
Curiosity (why did they do that? Did they have a complex about something? Did they feel professional pressure?)
Interested (you wonder if plastic surgery would suit you)
A little bit of admiration (here's someone who wasn't scared to go ahead and do it)
6. How would you comfort a child who was crying because someone had called them ugly? By:
Letting them know that plenty of other people love them and think they are beautiful, and reminding them that we can't force people to like us
Saying, ‘Whoever said that doesn't know what they are talking about'
Telling them to cheer up and go and play on their bike
Telling them that you think they are beautiful
7. How do you feel about mirrors? You:
Try not to spend too much time in front of the mirror. If you’re looking in the mirror it's usually because you’re doubtful about something or suffering low morale
Have lots of mirrors in the house. They reflect the light and your own image, and that's a good thing, right?
Have a mirror in the bathroom. You glance into it in the morning, but that's about it
Can't help looking at yourself whenever you see one to see if you look OK
8. Models with perfect bodies, actors and actresses who have had cosmetic dentistry, flawless faces staring out at us from the TV… It's all social pressure that makes us worry about our physical appearance. Do you agree?
Yes, it's exhausting, cruel and gives people complexes. We’re always being made to feel our appearance isn’t up to scratch
No, it motivates us and helps us strive to look our best
Yes, but you need to learn to resist these images. Beauty diktats are nothing new
Yes, it's an unforgivable insult and ought not to be allowed, or at least regulated. Why lie like that, and then normalise the lie?
9. How important is physical appearance to lasting relationships?
Appearances have nothing to do with true love. As time goes on, physical appearances are less and less important to couples
Appearances have a role to play, but they're only one ingredient among many
You think that if someone is with you it must be despite your appearance, not because of it
Vital. You must always be able to seduce your partner and make yourself attractive to them, even after years together
10. Someone compliments you on your looks. You:
Are really pleased
Find it irritating. You're not interested
Thank them kindly
Wonder if they really mean it

Comments

Angelita (February 1, 2012 at 12:56 am) Reply | spam

Hmm. I am not happy with my self image but I have to accept it and it’s hard. I just clean myself everyday and eat healthy. That’s all I can do really then I don’t feel so bad about myself.
Lillian (October 17, 2011 at 8:08 am) Reply | spam

Yes, that is exactly the way I am!

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