Am I Handsome?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Am I Handsome?
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About This Quiz

Navigating life can be a precarious and confusing situation. We're told from an early age not to care what other people think about us and then spend our entire lives trying to be appealing to other people because we really want other people to like us. It's just human nature to want to be liked on some level, and it generally takes a heck of a lot of time and rejection before we turn our backs on it. But it's not wrong to want to be wanted. It makes you feel good to know people are attracted to you. Makes you feel like you're doing something right.

One of the most confusing and anxiety-inducing aspects of this whole dance of attraction is wondering how other people see you. You may be critical of certain things about yourself, or you may be supremely confident. But is that what other people see? How do you really know if you're considered handsome by others if you're not sporting movie star good looks from one day to the next? It can be a tough nut to crack at the best of times. Lucky for you, we're experts on this whole sort of thing. Tell us a bit about yourself—both physically and mentally—and we'll let you know just how handsome you really are.

All right, let's kick it off the right way. What's your morning routine look like?
Shower, shave, that sort of thing
Make the bed, do some personal grooming, workout
Get up, check my phone, lie in bed doing nothing for a while
Roll out of bed whenever; maybe eat cold pizza

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Would you be willing to bring a stranger that you find attractive into your room right now before you got a chance to tidy up?
Nah, I need to clean that mess
Of course!
Wait, why is there a stranger in my house?
Why not? This is the real me...

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Has there every been a time in your life when someone did your nails for you?
Like a manicure? Not really.
I've tried some spa stuff, sure.
I had an ex do it before.
I chew my nails.

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If you're running late for a date and you still need to shower, what do you do?
I can wash my pits pretty quickly.
There's always time for a shower.
Call and say I'm going to be a little late.
Slap on some cologne

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If this was just based on your own assessment, what would you say is your best facial feature?
My smile
My eyes
I have some decent cheekbones
I feel pretty good about my nose

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When it comes time to tames your locks, where do you go to get your hair cut?
I have a regular barber.
I go to a salon.
I have a friend who cuts hair.
I can trim it if I need to.

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Sometimes you need to smell as good as you look. Who makes the best deodorant products?
Axe
Old Spice
Speed Stick
Whatever's on sale

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Let's take a look in your closet. Do you own a suit?
I have one.
I have a couple.
I have a tux.
Of course not.

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When it comes time to shave yourself, what are you using to mow your face?
I have an electric razor.
I have a good quality, double-edged safety razor.
I have a straight razor.
I've been using this same Bic razor for months.

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Does aftershave make any kind of difference at all?
It smells nice
Of course, it helps seal those pores
It gives you that satisfying burn
Nah, just rinse your face

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How essential is manscaping to an overall decent look?
You need to keep up with it now and then
100% essential
If you're going out it doesn't hurt to spruce up the joint.
I don't think you need to do that.

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What do you consider to be a really good workout?
A good run
An hour or two in the gym
I like to go swimming when I can
Struggling to get through the week is all the workout I need

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Do you have any idea how many calories you consume in a given day?
I try to keep it around 2,000
Depends on my level of physical activity
Honestly? Not really
How many calories is it if I eat a whole pizza to myself?

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Sleep is an important part of staying healthy and feeling good. How many hours do you get a night?
Not as many as I'd like
I try for 7 or 8
I tend to get 6 or less
I would sleep all day if I could

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Are you brushing your teeth the proper amount every day?
Morning and night for me
I brush morning and night plus after meals
I totally brush at least once a day
I mean ... who brushes on the weekend?

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How happy are you with your height?
I've never really thought about it.
I'm pretty happy about it.
Not like I can change it, right?
I'm not super stoked, to be honest.

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Do you have any issues with your body image right now?
I'd like to be in a little better shape.
I'm happy with how I look.
I could stand to lose some weight.
I dunno. I feel all right with the whole deal.

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Do you have any skin issues that pop up now and then to make your life more difficult?
I get razor burn sometimes.
Nope, I have a skincare routine.
I get the odd zit still.
My skin gets dry sometimes and oily other times.

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Would you be willing, right this second, to take off your shoes and socks and show your feet to someone?
Can I give them a wash first?
Yeah, they're fine
I have some wicked dry heels.
You're gonna want to not smell my feet.

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Have you ever used one of those pore strips to remove blackheads from your nose?
Yeah, once or twice. It was weird.
I have used them a few times.
I just squeeze the little things.
Not at all

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Do you do anything to keep your breath fresh during the day?
I chew gum
I keep mints handy
I try to avoid garlic and onions and whatnot
Not really

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Do people ever compare you to anyone famous?
Not often
I get compared to some actors sometimes.
No one complimentary
Like ... as an insult, I think.

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Is there a general attitude you try to portray when you're out and about in the world?
I try to be a little manly, I guess.
I just try to be a good person.
Tough, but not like a bully.
I don't care enough to portray myself any kind of way.

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Regardless of where you're going, do you always try to look your best?
I'm not going overboard, but I try to look good.
Why wouldn't I?
Maybe not my best, but I'm not walking around with food in my beard.
If I need to go get the mail in my underwear, I will.

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Straight up, has anyone ever come out and told you how handsome you are?
A few people have.
I get compliments now and then, sure.
Yeah, but it's not always from people who I want to hear it from.
Nope.

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Are you able to objectively tell when someone else is handsome, even if you're not attracted to them?
I guess I can tell why people would think someone else is handsome.
Of course
Not always
Nah, that's not how I look at other people.

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Are you putting any effort into keeping your ears clean?
If I don't, who will?
All part of the routine
I don't do anything special
I jam a Q-tip in there once or twice a year

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What do you do with unruly nose hairs?
Tiny scissors will fix that.
I have a trimmer.
Grab it and yank it out.
They must be there for a reason.

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How likely are you to have some kind of a snack in your own bed?
I could have a drink but I don't eat very often.
I don't eat in bed.
Sure, just gotta watch for those crumbs.
I would live my whole life in bed if I could.

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When you smile at someone, how likely are they to smile back?
I'm not sure, actually.
Happens all the time.
It happens if I know the person.
I get scowls back sometimes.

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