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It is however written in many studies that better lookign ppl tend to get more opportunities, society in general is biased towards better looking ppl. However usually there is no picture on a resume :) so the fact that the good looking ppl were invited to interview would mean that they were more than just how they look physically.
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There was a Discovery channel program a few years ago on this very topic--people's physical attributes and society. It was quite interesting and it mentioned this very thing, that studies have shown better looking people ("better looking" based on the collective media's view) to get better jobs, be promoted more quickly, make friends faster, etc. Also Fraudz, your second point is fully valid--PRIOR TO inviting a candidate for a job interview, the candidate is selected on the basis of his/her resume information. It's only when the person comes in to meet with you as the interviewer do you eventually see whether he/she is good looking or not.
Looks are a big part of society, let's not shy away from the truth here but I must add, although beauty will take some very far, others still have to supplement it with other qualities (ex. character) to stay ahead of the game. All in all, let's not count on looks alone to get us far ahead in life. The battlefield is pretty cold out there, one needs to be fully equipped with as much ammunition as possible to guarantee wins.
Let me add my 2 cents. Even if a guy is married to a stunning woman, after 5-10 years of marriage, most of the passion fizzles out. Other women, even 'ordinary' looking women start to look REALLY good. This, unfortunately, is the nature of the beast. Men are very visual people, they need constant change in their sexual lives. Which is why, after a few years of marriage, a lot of women try to spice things in different ways, lingerie, roll playing, etc.
In the end what really matters is how compatible the two are, how much they understand each other, what kind of things they like doing together, whether they respect and trust each other, whether one is willing to give other their own space and time. All these things are ultimately what make or break a marriage. So in the end, if you marry for looks only, you'll be happy for a few years but then you might start to regret the whole thing.
Lastly, I don't think that there are any plain or ordinary looking women. I'm not just saying this out of chivalry, plus I'm already married so I'm not trying to impress any chicks on this board, but I think every woman is beautiful, sensual, and ridiculously attractive in their own way.
Y'all don't fear, all of you who THINK you're plain looking, trust me, there is some guy out there who will think that you are the most gorgeous creature on Earth.
My two cents - my best friend growing up was one of the beautiful girls. Whenever guys would approach me I always knew they were going to ask about her. When we were younger, of course I would sometimes feel jealous of her looks, but that is just a petty part of youth. Looking back, we were just as shallow as the boys at that age. Now that she is married (to one of the most beautiful men I have ever seen! hehehe -see? not just guys feel that way ;)) I realize that a man's looks no longer matter as much to me. When the time comes for me to marry, I want a man that will challenge my mind, not just my libido.