How can I stop looking like a thug?

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amcdonald

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Um, don't listen to the people telling you to shave.
Keep the goat, its doing a great job hiding your butt chin.
I'd just wear tighter shirts, lose the jewelry, and stop looking at the camera like it took your pizza.
 

HonkeyDonk

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Originally posted by: MaxDSP
Originally posted by: Marauder911
Seppuku isn't an answer, Seppuku is the only answer.

Fixed

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did you even bother reading what you typed? That doesn't make sense logically. Seppuku isn't an answer, yet you contradict that statement by saying it IS an answer. Errr...something's not adding up there my friend.
 

DainBramaged

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Originally posted by: DeathByAnts
lose the necklace and any earings. A longer hair style (if well kept) *may* make you appear more proffessional.

Spelling "professional" correctly might help as well. ;)
 

loup garou

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Originally posted by: HonkeyDonk
Originally posted by: MaxDSP
Originally posted by: Marauder911
Seppuku isn't an answer, Seppuku is the only answer.

Fixed

:D


did you even bother reading what you typed? That doesn't make sense logically. Seppuku isn't an answer, yet you contradict that statement by saying it IS an answer. Errr...something's not adding up there my friend.
'An' implies there is more than one answer. 'Only' qualifies it as the sole answer.
 

atom

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That is what passes as a thug where you live? Where do you live, Amish country? To me you look like a normal guy, hardly a thug.
 

PowerMacG5

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Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: HonkeyDonk
Originally posted by: MaxDSP
Originally posted by: Marauder911
Seppuku isn't an answer, Seppuku is the only answer.

Fixed

:D


did you even bother reading what you typed? That doesn't make sense logically. Seppuku isn't an answer, yet you contradict that statement by saying it IS an answer. Errr...something's not adding up there my friend.
'An' implies there is more than one answer. 'Only' qualifies it as the sole answer.
Yes, but look at my original post. It makes better sense than this persons "fixed."
 

Azraele

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Honestly you look more approachable as a nerd. Smile! Lose the head tilt.
 

JimRaynor

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1. Lose the necklace, it screams wannabe thug.

2. Stop wearing clothing with hoods.

3. Go buy some new clothes at abercrombie and fitch.

4. Shave that wannabe goatee.

5. When you look at something, don't tilt your head.

6. Relax your lips, and quit walking around with them half puckered like P.diddy.

7. Don't wear baggy pants/clothes.

*note*
You ask how to not look like a thug, but I doubt that you want to not look like a thug. All your behavior, and the way you present yourself makes it obvious you WANT to look like a thug. By the way, the thug thing ain't working for you anyways, and just makes you look like a poser. So I would advise you to stop trying to make it happen.
 

Amorphus

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Wow, all these metro/borderline-sexuality tips. "Trim your brows" and "buy clothoes from A+F"...
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Frankly, it's pretty much all in your posture - how you come across. Straighten your back - don't lean backwards. Your spine should be a straight line when viewed head-on. Shoulders slightly back, and chin up. Do NOT look down your nose at the camera.

Open up/loosen up your eyes a bit - you look like you're suspicious. Smile just a tad, or at least don't grimace.

*edit*
yeah, the nerd version is bad, too. hygeine is a plus - wash yourself regularly - morning and afternoon.

also, the shirt: looks a bit baggy. it should only go about an inch or two below your beltline/waist.
 

HonkeyDonk

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Originally posted by: Marauder911
Originally posted by: werk
Originally posted by: HonkeyDonk
Originally posted by: MaxDSP
Originally posted by: Marauder911
Seppuku isn't an answer, Seppuku is the only answer.

Fixed

:D


did you even bother reading what you typed? That doesn't make sense logically. Seppuku isn't an answer, yet you contradict that statement by saying it IS an answer. Errr...something's not adding up there my friend.
'An' implies there is more than one answer. 'Only' qualifies it as the sole answer.
Yes, but look at my original post. It makes better sense than this persons "fixed."


Marauder911, I agree w/ you, your original post makes sense, but the other persons' "fixed" reply doesn't.

And werk, if he wrote "any" instead of "an", then that would make sense, but 'an' still doesn't make sense.