Although we are taught from an early age "not to judge a book by it's cover"...we have to think realistically. As much as we may not mean to do this, we often do. This is the reason that I stress to my kid how important it is to look clean and well put together at all times. I've taught him that having a nice haircut, being clean-shaven, having on clean pressed clothes that fit and good hygiene will show people that he takes good care of himself...and it will also make you feel good. When you walk around looking disheveled people will think that you don't care about yourself or how you look and it could change the way you are treated by others. So...when you feel that you're being stereotyped or treated a certain way, take a look in the mirror and go over your appearance. If your pants are sagging, your hair looks like a bird's nest or you having earrings stuck in unnatural places....well...take another look.
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