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Have you noticed people being wary / cautious of you as a sly guy?

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clint902:

--- Quote from: reddog on October 05, 2020, 01:13:16 PM ---20 years ago, or even 10, shaved heads were so much less common, so it stood out. Even when I first shaved it off 7 years ago, I would notice people giving me a glance. Personally, I liked it more when wearing a shaved head was less common and a little edgy. Now it's just another hairstyle. It is kind of fun when you're out somewhere and 2 or 3 baldies stand around together, usually discussing shaving routines.

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"discussing shaving routines"?  Oh man, that's priceless :*))

BaldBlindAt20:

--- Quote from: Laser Man on April 12, 2012, 09:06:32 PM ---I've had several instances in the past few months where I realize that people (mostly strangers, but some casual acquaintances, too) seem either wary or intimidated by my appearance (shaved head, moustache and goatee).  I've been told by several people (all women) that my "new look" is kind of intimidating. 

The most recent example was meeting a realtor who I hadn't seen in a year.  My changed appearance seemed to elicit a wary and cautious reaction from her.  Things lightened up when my wife arrived, but I sensed the realtor's discomfort when when she met up with a tall, bald guy in a dark overcoat.

Funny thing about it is that I'm not an intimidating person - I smile a lot and act polite and courteous.

Have you experienced this kind of wariness or caution toward you since going sly?

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When I was buzzcut, people were going out of my way on the streets LMAO

chuck63:
I think people are intimidated by the appearance of a bald guy.  As reddog said, it’s a more common haircut today than what it was 20 years ago.  I think keeping a shaved head has improved my confidence to a certain extent. 

clint902:
I think a 67 year old bald man is less intimidating than a 67 year old man that has shoulder length hair.  I'm 67 years old and since I've been bald, people seem to be more friendly toward me.

reddog:
I'm also 67 years old. When I first shaved 8 years ago, I noticed alot of people giving me some looks, and I liked having an edgy looking haircut. Shaved heads were just starting to become more common around here. Nowadays, nobody gives a second look or makes a comment. Guys with shaved heads are everywhere, definitely just another haircut choice. I kind of miss the old days when a shaved head stood out more!

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