Superficiality.

Artificial adoration would be the common theme that rings true. How would you expect anyone (especially girls) to settle for praises that only stem from when they are dolled up and temporarily attractive? This may not apply to all since there are a group of individuals who regard makeup an art form, to which they are an exception and not included in this reference.

That attraction you feel would evaporate when the masks come off and the natural (or ugly as some would say) is brought to light. Yes, some individuals are aesthetically blessed and have beautiful personalities. Yet, do you really know their stories and struggles? Do you think a pretty face is all a person has?

Time and time again I am repulsed (yes, REPULSED) by individuals who callously remark on the unappealing physical appearance of others. These shallow remarks are thoughtless and uncalled for. Wouldn't you like to be on the receiving end of these remarks? How would you feel then?

Don't assume that silence equate to assent. Perhaps society has become too uncaring to allow a humiliating remark to go unchecked. Yet, when news of such incidents appear on the web, netizens are quick to make the first morally correct statements. Your words should be as big as your actions; don't hasten to judge others if you would join the silent crowd.

Graciously accepting compliments is the polite thing to do. Don't presume that the receiver would reciprocate the gesture. Some people are honest and thoughtful enough to not lie to your face just to 'return the favour'.

Only when you have seen someone at their worst and best yet still think that they are one of the most attractive individuals you know inside and outside, will they accept your opinion and thank you honestly for it. Until then, keep or share your judgements with your frivolous posse; your opinions are worth squat.