Scott Rasmussen's Number of the Day for November 2, 2017
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November 2, 2017: Fifty-five percent (55%) of Americans consider themselves physically attractive, including 10% who think of themselves as very attractive.[1][2]
A YouGov survey found that 58% of women think of themselves as attractive along with 50% of men. However, men are more likely to think of themselves as very attractive. Twelve percent (12%) of men hold that view compared to 7% of women.
Forty-eight percent (48%) would be comfortable if a stranger on the street complimented their appearance. That includes 52% of men and 45% of women.
However, 22% would be uncomfortable, including 7% who would be very uncomfortable. Five percent (5%) of men would be very uncomfortable with such a compliment from a stranger. So would 9% of women.
Twenty percent (20%) have received a negative opinion about their appearance that ruined their day. That includes 15% of men and 24% of women.
On the other hand, 51% have received a positive comment about their appearance that made their day. Forty-one percent (41%) of men have enjoyed such an experience along with 62% of women.
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