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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Simple. Its third-tier because its a quality that can't be used to help anyone but the person who possesses that quality. Other qualities are seen as more important because they are good for humanity, community, family, etc.

Also, duh. [b]Its either unearned or paid for[/b].[/quote]

[b]It's not true that beauty is always unearned or paid for. Consider all of your friends who work out to keep fit and trim. And people who take the time to pick their clothing, makeup, etc. to look their best. Most people aren't gorgeous, but everyone can try to look as good as possible.[/b]

Beauty serves a very important function: It provides aesthetic pleasure. Being unable to appreciate another's beauty, feeling the need to denigrate their attractive appearance, signals a certain shallowness of feeling and perception.

Wisdom, patience and empathy are all of top importance when it comes to a person's depth. But that doesn't mean that in practical terms and daily life that beauty doesn't play an important role.[/quote]

I'm PP and I actually agree with you on this point and even put myself in this category. I put myself together well, I'm often complimented on that actually (I happen to really enjoy that and even put clothes together for others sometimes for fun or shop for friends who want help). I'm also in very good shape athletically, my labs are always great and I love that I can pick up and do anything active or physical without any notice because that's my version of fun. BUT I'm not beautiful, I'm just not. I'm average/ decent and I take pride in making myself feel good/ look presentable. I just think that's different than beauty. And people respond to that because it tends to project a message that the person actually gives a crap/ has respect for themselves.

I also appreciate physical beauty in others and don't feel the need to denigrate others who are better looking than I am. Shoot, my sister is downright beautiful, so are some of my dear friends. Its nice to hear that you are pretty, I don't mind commenting on that if it comes to mind.

But you said it yourself, some qualities are important to depth and some are beneficial because they open doors. It is what it is, but doesn't make "being hot" or whatever on par with "being kind". It just doesn't translate to any depth and that's fine.

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