Why do people say beauty is only skin deep?

When really, no one cares about anyone unless if they are beautiful...? I'm no a pretty person, In fact, I get asked whether I'm a boy or a girl sometimes. That's just the point though, if you aren't perfect looking, you get treated like the plague.





My question, why do people beat around the bush? "Beauty is only skin deep"... when someone says they want to be beautiful, they almost never mean they want a caring heart and kind soul, in fact, they NEVER mean that. So why beat around the bush? If your shallow, why not say so? Why actually act like you care?

Why do people say beauty is only skin deep?
As the very popular saying goes, “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!” Many people have different views on what they consider to be beautiful which is why many people that I would view as unattractive are very beautiful in someone else’s eyes. The world today defines beauty based on outward appearances alone. You are not beautiful if you are not physically attractive. According to the world’s standards, beauty means being thin and tall. A clear complexion, shiny hair, straight teeth, radiant skin, and correct proportions are all elements of beauty. Unfortunately, numerous people cannot be all of these things and they are forced to believe that they are not beautiful in the eyes of others. Another saying that is very popular is, “Beauty is only skin deep.” I do not believe that this statement is true for the reason that with all the cosmetic surgery, technology and make-up that we have in the world today beauty is bought and not natural. Beauty can also be determined by a person’s personality and not necessarily by their looks because the way a person presents him or herself can make all the difference in the world. The most unattractive person can also display beautiful characteristics and it will conceal their appearance. Is beauty only conveyed in one particular color? No, African Americans are produced in many different shades, vanilla, caramel, mocha, coffee and chocolate. Black is in fact beautiful and there is no other race that can measure up to the beauty that is displayed by African Americans. In my opinion, people should not focus solely on the outside appearance because that can damage ones self-esteem. Parents should raise their children to appreciate the thoughts and actions of a person opposed to the looks of a person. Our priorities in American today are not at all in order but maybe one-day society will learn that beauty is not everything.
Reply:Some people are just plain hypocrites.


And don't listen to them, who are they to judge you on how you look. Screw them.
Reply:They are talking about physical beauty, people who act like that, IS only beautiful on the outside. True beauty goes all the way through. Beauty like you are talking about, shallow, self-centered, vein, is only skin deep. When their beauty fades, whats left.?
Reply:only ugly people say that.
Reply:People are shallow and hypocritical. The problem with words of wisdom such as "Beauty is only skin deep" is that they escape the comprehension of the normal person. For proof read the answer above.


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