“What’s something attractive people can do, that ugly people can’t?” posed the Reddit user Routine_Astronaut182.
and it provides an excellent overview of “pretty privilege,” which is the notion that those who are “pretty” have greater chances and lead simpler lives than those who are not.
If you’re not sure whether “pretty privilege” or “thin privilege” actually exist, continue reading to hear examples from others!
1. “Attractive people are far more likely to get assistance from strangers, but anybody can ask. It’s just a horrible, twisted reality of life.
Prior to using the ticket kiosks, I was aware that I had missed a trip to New York. I just told a worker that I didn’t have enough time to make my flight when I approached them directly.
After asking me where I was going, they led me a short distance to a desk. I was given a ticket for a different aircraft that was landing at the same airport and that began boarding in half an hour without any additional discussion.
