If you feel you are just average looking, you’re right at home with 66% of the population. Would you feel even better about yourself knowing that 17% of the population is either unattractive or very unattractive? Don’t feel terrible if you aren’t beautiful–only 2% of people are considered truly gorgeous. That leaves 15% who are categorized as very attractive, but they are still in the minority.
These statistics are from the book “Appearance Is Everything,” by Steve Jeffes. Despite the title, Jeffes writes that no matter what you look like, you will do well if you believe in yourself, maintain your self-worth, and work at achieving your goals. It’s true. Look around you; most people just go about their business.
Jeffes’ figure of 17% beautiful or very attractive is supported by a shallow dating site called Beautiful People. It only accepts handsome studs and cute babes, based on the votes of existing members viewing submitted photos. In October 2009, they accepted only 360,000 people out of 1,860,000 love-seeking applicants worldwide. That’s slightly more than 19%. Yet, apparently ALL 1,860,000 men and women felt they look great enough to be among the chosen.
Looks are subjective. I think everyone in this photo is average looking. Do you see a guy or girl you would place in a higher category?
Photo by m.a.x.
