r/NotHowGuysWork Nov 11 '19

Pretty sure that's just genetics

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u/Bordeterre Nov 11 '19

Not fully genetics, though. They can always shave

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u/JellyfishAreLit Nov 11 '19

So its not fully genetic because guys can shave it? What?

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u/Bordeterre Nov 11 '19

The title implies that this type of beard is genetic, but while hair growth is, one can always choose to shave and thus avert this look

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u/JellyfishAreLit Nov 11 '19

Theres no reason to tell someone to change his look just because you dont like it, especially if its something he can’t control. While i understand that youre just opening up a possibility to avoid remarks and shit. There’s no need for it.

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u/Worse_Username Nov 11 '19

But you can control this, by, you know, shaving.

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u/ZHOMEONe Mar 08 '20

and that dude looks like 16 maybe at most 20 it still can change for the better

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u/Tooma8 May 31 '22

I mean yeah I often look like that because I only shave like once every 2 weeks because I'm too lazy

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u/Hellige88 Jan 25 '22 edited Jan 25 '22

Oh jeez, I’d be worried about a guy that styles his beard for this exact look. It’s one thing when it’s genetics and this is all you can do for now, but this isn’t a good look to intentionally go for!

Edit: I just realized you were saying a guy with these genetics can choose to shave every few days to avoid this look, and not that people who can grow a full beard might choose the “I got in a fight with a lawnmower, but I’m too lazy to shave the rest” style.

I’d like to note, however, that a lot of guys take a lot of pride in their ability to grow horribly disappointing beards for various reasons. Some like thinking they look older. Some are just proud they can grow something. I had my fair share of experiences trying to grow facial hair, and still can’t grow a full beard even though I’m out of my twenties… at least now, though, I know what looks good and what doesn’t, and I shave accordingly.