Attitudes

[Steve_E]

Hi guys,

Do you find that people's atititudes change towards you when you have a shaved head?

People can, I guess, judge your character by it? Not always fair, but it happens.

Steve

[jusbnme]

Yeah, it can happen.  But then again some people will judge you no matter what.  So don't worry about those kind of people. 

[Steve_E]

Well, I suppose that's true.

Sometimes it seems that hairstyle is particularly important, as it's so immediate, and people can form an impression very quickly.

[shyslyguy]

I agree with you Steve_E ....

hairstyles can & do convey a lot of information about people especially at first glance, which is why hair products are such big business but I am not so sure about any negative connotations to a shaved head these days, (unless it's an assumption that you're balding perhaps ....)

I think it also depends a lot on what other clothes you're wearing at the time as well.
I mean if I went out wearing tight jeans & 10 hole DM's I might look pretty menacing perhaps but anyone who knows me certainly wouldn't be fooled for a moment & as soon as I started talking any remaining worries would probably disappear too

Anyway, I wouldn't worry too much about it .... a shaved head is seen as pretty trendy these days I think more than being a sign of aggression (in case that's what you were worried about) ....  oh .. & welcome to SBG's by the way .....

(PS : having just seen the pics you posted up in the other thread ... I don't think you need to worry about people assuming you might be balding either!  )

[Robmeister]

I think SLY is becoming more and more mainstream.

It's not strange to show up to a job interview in a suit and tie and SLY!!!

But it still would be odd (depending on the job of course) to show up with a suit and tie and a huge spiked purple mohawk.

[Paul]

I have found that when wearing jeans and t-shirts that people can be a bit leary of a guy with a shaved head and t-shirt.  It is actually really kind of cool when you smile at them, give a polite greeting, or hold a door open for a lady and see the smile returned and the change of attitude take place.

[Steve_E]

Some interesting points, guys - thank you!

[schro]

I really haven't noticed much change in people's attitudes towards me. I was a goof before I went sly, now I just a goof with no hair ! 

[Paul]

I really haven't noticed much change in people's attitudes towards me. I was a goof before I went sly, now I just a goof with no hair ! 

You'll get no argument from me!

[shakf]

I usually try to dress smartly even though I wear jeans after work. I usually wear shirts with double cuffs so that it gives me a smarter and sharper image.

[Steve_E]

Clothes are important too, but hairstyle seems to be one of the most important things of all.

[joergHH]

I think manner and behaviour are most important: be kind a have a smile on your face!
J

[tomgallagher]

It's wrong but people will forever be judging books by the cover.

[WannaBePadre]

My question back at ya is ...

Has your attitude changed since you changed your style?

[Tyler]

Welcome Steve_E.  I think it has to do with you're overall persona, such as shaved head, clothes, posture, and facial expressions.