Discussions About Being Bald > Reactions to being Bald
Have you noticed people being wary / cautious of you as a sly guy?
Laser Man:
--- Quote from: Slyfive on April 16, 2012, 08:35:55 PM ---
--- Quote from: npsbg on April 16, 2012, 08:04:06 PM --- I think of them as marks of distinction! :)
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They prove you're doing lots of thinking! Smart head inside and out.
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Thanks! :)
calbito:
I almost retracted that post I made, thinking that it might have sounded too harsh, but like I said, I have the same problem, and it took someone else to point it out to me. So when I saw his avatar, the issue just jumped out at me. The guy was asking for help, I saw what might be the issue, and so I wanted to try and help, even if the truth was unpleasant, rather than just sugar-coat things and say "oh no, you look wonderful, can't see any problem". In retrospect, a PM probably would have been the better approach. Oh, well, live and learn.
Laser Man:
No need to apologize - no offense taken! :)
waine:
NPSBG, No, I have never got that reaction. I echo what others have said, it's all about the build and the way we "carry" ourselves. I know what you mean by "intimidating", bald and a goatee, plus a stocky build can project that type of image, which may easily be broken when the person gets to know you.
If I had to judge your personality only on your profile pic without even having read your post, I would say that you look like a guy who does not take any crap from anyone. So yes, the perception can be there.
Bluebriz:
When I lived in the UK it was never an issue, but now I live in a small, conservative city in Japan. There are not so many foreigners here, although I know 2 other sly guys.
Sometimes here older people, especially old ladies, will have looks of horror on their faces when they see me, almost to the level of disgust. My wife gets very angry about it sometimes, but I don't see how that will help. They're old, set in their ways, and even smiling as I would do naturally wouldn't fix things with them. A lot of older Japanese don't even believe foreigners should be allowed to live here. My smiling and being polite to them on the street isn't going to change that, but if anyone takes the time to have a proper conversation with me, they'll quickly see that their misgivings and preconceptions couldn't be more wide of the mark.
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