Study Says Breast Size Affects Image at Work

[DarlingBri]

I wonder if there is a similar correlation for very athletic looking men?

The question tickles me too. Perhaps the study could compare waist size to see if the bigger the paunch, the less well received the man would be. Or, how about the height of the man...over 6'4'' and under 5'6", would men be perceived as less professional...

I suspect that if the study compared penis size, it would find a perception that the bigger the cock, the better the lover. It's the only similar thing I could think of that applies to men, besides height.

I'm not sure height enters into a man's professionalism necessarily; small men are often percieved as being brainy: think "geek" and build a mental picture!

On the other hand, I'm not sure if intellect and professionalism are percieved equivilants, so I may have no point

 

[genderbender]

On the other hand, I'm not sure if intellect and professionalism are percieved equivilants, so I may have no point

But we're all delighted you made it nonetheless. Any sleep yet?

 

[Charly]

Physical impressions simply make a difference. It isn't just breasts.

I can't quote statistical studies, but my perception would be as follows from a lot of observation in business.

People with blue eyes are better at selling.

Tall people are more convincing than short people.

People are slow to take advice from someone who is extremely overweight.

Americans are less trusting of men with beards or mustaches.

Americans are more impressed with a technical explanation if it is done with a european accent.

As in so many things about life, none of these perceived shortcomings or deficiencies, for men or women, rule out success. There is no way that everyone starts on an even playing field in anything. We all have something that we and others perceive on first impression as more or less attractive. You play the hand you are dealt and in the long run it is less important than in the first few minutes.

Do we all tend to think we have been saddled with a huge barrier because of the prejudice and tyrany of "they"?








[Edited by Charly on 03-28-2001 at 06:15 PM]

 

[Maryanne]

Maybe, but it is still a pain in the butt, to have some one decide about you on that basis.

 

[Blackbich]

When I worked in a blue collar environment, I was perceived as less professional because of my big breasts. Once I started working in a white collar job, that went away. Occassionally someone will come in who acts as if they think I'm a black equivalent of Kelly Bundy from Married With Children but otherwise, I have no problems. I don't know if this answers the question or not - I think I just confused myself!!

 

[Charly]

When I worked in a blue collar environment, I was perceived as less professional because of my big breasts. Once I started working in a white collar job, that went away. Occassionally someone will come in who acts as if they think I'm a black equivalent of Kelly Bundy from Married With Children but otherwise, I have no problems. I don't know if this answers the question or not - I think I just confused myself!!

No you didn't, sounds like you have a good attitude about it to me.

 

[sulamaire]

But having both is ecstasy.