[crocko]

I tend rock a similar look to Stallman and the sad reality is that people don't look at you favourably either way. I frequently get odd looks by people when out for a walk and I get stopped quite a lot by the police (I am White and live in the UK).

Simply putting on a clean shirt, some proper shoes and having a shave does wonders in this regard.

That is the reality of it unfortunately.

EDITED for clarity.

[daffy]

> Simply putting on a clean shirt, some proper shoes and having a shave does wonders in this regard.

Just curious: what do you think of the view that such superficial acts are gestures of respect towards one's fellow man?

[crocko]

It is simpler than that. Looking clean and tidy tells other people that you take care of yourself, which is a minimum indication that you are competent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oqp5zI4Ng_s