Of facial hair and public perception
"You have a particular facial hair pattern. Let me judge and stereotype you." (Fair warning : Don't expect a thought-provoking / life changing / revolutionary post) I don't like to shave. Mainly because of my irritable skin and also because I am plain lazy. Four years in a hostel with like minded people doesn't help either. In the hallowed corridors of the hostel or the classroom, no one really questions your appearance, as there are more pressing issues on mind - "Will there be water in the morning?" "Is the internet working yet?" "Wonder how my MMORPG character is faring in the virtual world? It has been 5 mins since I checked." Anyway, coming back to the point. People judged you, in an instant, based on the your mustache, your beard or the non-existence of it. Sometimes I grow a liking to a particular look (usually donned by a fictional character in the movies). The days following this change will attract several (typical) ...