Week #7--Question #3

3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading, that has not already been discussed this week, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it

One concept from the reading I found interesting was physical appearance. Mark Knapp says, “Physical appearance may be influential in determining whether you are sought out; it may have a bearing on whether you are able to persuade or manipulate others; it is often an important factor in the selection of dates and marriage partners;…it may be a major factor contributing to how others judge your personality, your sexuality, your popularity, your success, and often your happiness” (130). I completely agree with that statement because in the business world I work in, physical appearance is everything. For example, since I work at the bank, I have to always be in professional attire. Can you imagine a banker taking care of your money in sweats and an old t-shirt? I certainly cannot! Clothes can either make or break your appearance. It also does have an effect on how people perceive you. As horrible as that sounds, physical appearance has a huge toll on who we are.