You saying I look like an asshole?
Thanks, eleanorigby. I usually have all my hair in the braids because it’s just too fine to leave some out. I need to weight of it to help hold it to my head. If there are any loose pieces, it’s because they’re little short bits that have escaped. Unfortunately, the Heidi braids aren’t going to happen any time soon because I had my hair cut to to between my shoulders and chin a couple months ago. There were some split-end issues that needed to be addressed.
I look like a nice, quiet, serious person. And I am–but it’s wrapped up in a layer of silliness. And people are always surprised to hear me swear. For one thing, I rarely do it, although I do it more now than I used to.
People generally seem surprised by my wit/humor, and I get a lot of “You seem really intelligent/educated,” and I tend to chalk some of this up to my job. I bartend, I’m female, I’m tall and blonde…a nice “pretty young thing,” if you will…so I think people just assume I was hired because guys like looking at attractive girls behind the bar. If I prove to have any merit beyond that–any brains–the response is generally a bit surprised.
I guess I could get irritated, because the notion that a pretty woman probably isn’t too smart is kind of insulting, but then again it’s always fun to prove 'em wrong.
So I guess I’d say my appearance makes some people underestimate me. The only time I find it really annoying is when salesmen condescend to me, assuming that I have no idea what I’m talking about/purchasing, etc…like, “Awww, sweetie, let me try to put this in a way you’ll understand!”
But then again, salesmen generally annoy everyone, not just me. If I looked completely different I’m sure they’d find other equally insidious methods of driving me nuts.