I am just telling him reality. This is not the 1980's, FrenchToast. Looking skinny is not acceptable. To get promotion, girlfriends, and respect, you must look decent. Being humorous, easy-going and positive the ultimate deciding factor for how people "evaluate" you. But know this: you won't be even given the opportunity of a conversation if your appearance is not up-to-par. You need to get the looks, then you have to work your social skill. Physical appearance is the pre-requisite of all.
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