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People tend to be hard on themselves, especially when it comes to their appearance—and you're likely no different. But did you know you're probably much more attractive than you realize? Even if you haven't been in many relationships or don't get approached often, that doesn't mean you're lacking in the looks department. In fact, here are 20 signs you're far more appealing than you think.
1. People Smile at You A Lot
Do you ever notice that strangers are always smiling at you? You might be walking past, and you’ll get greeted by a friendly smile or two, maybe even paired with a wave or a “hi.” This is because people tend to light up when they see someone attractive.
2. People Go Out of Their Way to Help You
Whether it’s holding the door open even when you’re still far away or offering to carry your things, you rarely have to ask for help—people naturally gravitate toward you and go out of their way to lend a hand. And as much as it hurts to say it, this is a type of privilege usually only reserved for attractive people.
3. Babies & Children Love You
Do babies always light up and giggle when they see you? Do children love playing with you, or even get shy around you? When you get attention from even the younglings, that’s a big sign that you’re much more attractive than you think. The same goes for older adults: if you often get stares or smiles from the elderly, you’re probably more beautiful than you think. Those at both ends of the age spectrum are generally fairly honest about their opinions.
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4. You Rarely Get Compliments
This might sound contradictory, but we promise you—if you rarely get compliments, it’s a sign you’re more attractive than you believe. People typically don’t go out of their way to tell somebody that they’re stunning because they assume that person already knows it.
5. People Stare at You
Sometimes, instead of getting smiles from strangers, you just get stared at. Some may make eye contact with you, but most will admire you a little more discreetly. And if there’s one thing people do when they see someone attractive, it’s stare.
6. People Do a Double-Take When They See You
This is another major sign that you’re more attractive than you think. Unless there’s something very unusual about your appearance—whether it’s a badly put-together outfit or spinach stuck in your teeth—strangers don’t tend to do a double-take at people they don’t find beautiful. So if you catch someone doing this to you, it’s a big compliment.
7. People Can't Maintain Eye Contact with You
People often stare or do double-takes at others they find attractive, but they typically aren't able to make or maintain eye contact with them. This might be because they're nervous around you; they deliberately want to show they're disinterested in you, even when they actually are (yup—it's a thing); or that they feel self-conscious and out of place around you.
8. You Don't Get Approached Often
Another sign that you're more attractive than you think you are is one that will sound confusing: you rarely ever get approached. This could be because of various reasons. They could either just be too nervous to approach you, they find you intimidating, or they assume you're already in a relationship.
9. People Don't Believe Your Insecurities
When you reveal your insecurities to people, be it friends or family or someone you've just met, they have one reaction: utter shock. No one believes you have anything to be insecure about because you're so attractive, the possibility doesn't even cross their mind. They assume you already have your entire life put together.
10. People Remember Details About You
It could just be a small conversation you have with a coworker or an acquaintance, but the next time you see them, they somehow remember the things you said before—even when you don't remember them yourself. People often subconsciously keep tabs on you because they’re interested in you and want to get to know you more.
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11. People Assume You're Taken
This is often the number one reason people don't approach someone they find attractive. They assume that the person is already taken, so why even bother asking them out or letting them know you're interested? Plus, they think you already know you're attractive, so there's no point in boosting your ego even further.
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12. People Think You're Intimidating
People may also avoid you because they think you're intimidating. It doesn't necessarily mean that you have a mean appearance that makes you unapproachable, but it could simply just be because you're so beautiful they’re too nervous to come up to you.
13. People Mirror Your Body Language
Have you ever heard how when you have a crush on someone, you subconsciously mirror their actions and body language? That same instinct comes into play when it comes to being near anyone you find attractive. If you find that people cross their arms when you do, or touch their hair when you do, that's a clear sign that not only do they find you attractive, but they're paying attention to you.
14. People Subconsciously Groom Themselves in Your Presence
Similar to the previous point, people may subconsciously groom themselves when they're near you. This may mean they'll fix their hair, their clothes, or straighten their posture. As you can probably guess, this is because they want to look their best in front of you, either because they want to impress you or because they’re influenced by your beauty.
15. People Raise Their Eyebrows When They See You
Another thing you may notice is that people might raise their eyebrows when they see you. If you look close enough (without being creepy), you'll likely see that their pupils dilate as well. These are both clear signs that they're interested in you and find you attractive.
16. You Get a Lot of DMs
If you get a lot of DMs (direct messages) on your social media accounts, that's another obvious sign that people find you attractive. More often than not, this is a rather annoying thing to deal with and you'll likely ignore these messages, but just know that it's an indication that people are genuinely interested in you.
17. People May Take Ages to Reply to You
On the flip side, even when you might get lots of DMs or get asked out a lot, people may take ages to reply to you. Sure, most times this gets interpreted as they no longer have feelings for you anymore—but sometimes it's actually because you're so attractive, they feel the need to humble you and act like they're not that interested.
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18. People Often Come to You for Advice
Among the many things that people assume about attractive people is that they have their lives put together. So, they'll often reach out to them for advice. They may also believe that you must have been in numerous relationships, so you have the knowledge and experience to help them with their problems.
19. People Hate You for No Reason
Have you ever smiled at someone or greeted them kindly only to get a scathing glare in return? Don't worry—it's probably not something you did. They may just be reacting out of jealousy and find your beauty both insulting (to their egos) and disorienting.
20. People Act Differently When You Walk into a Room
Next time you walk into a room, observe how other people react. Do they instantly act differently, more awkward, more nervous? Does everyone suddenly go quiet? Do people brighten up, smile, or go out of their way to greet you? How you influence a crowd with your presence alone is another clear indicator of how attractive you really are.
