PowerXXXchange
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"Does having a lot of facial hair say something about a man?" Some of my friends and co-workers have experimented with beards, it's clearly a personal thing. I believe it often signifies a choice to portray oneself as rejecting certain social judgements, in particular those that value youth or being a slave to fashion, and rather presenting an image of independent thought based on settled principles. It is a way of claiming maturity. In my case it felt natural to grow a beard when I had two grandchildren and my father passed, as a way of claiming a very comfortable family role which was frankly patriarchal. It was also a time when my work responsibilities started to include technical seminars for young engineers, so an older-wiser persona helped with credibility. At this point in life, it is also a way of compensating for a decided lack of coverage on top, to maintain a sign of strength or masculinity. I'm not sure that works from behind, but it looks good when facing directly into the mirror Length may be a key here... The OP's question was about "a lot" of facial hair. The trimmed goatee was pretty clearly a youth style and so a different image. Longer, as say a Santa Claus length length, implies a hermit in the woods, or Red Green and a roll of duct tape. Just my opinions here, worth about what you have paid for them. PxC
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