I had heard somewhere that we start to form opinions of people that we meet within 15 seconds of first seeing them.

This means that we must use looks to assist us in this process.

I don't like it when people think they know me or make judgments about and on me without knowing the real me, all of me, as such I would rather get to know someone fully, and have them reciprocate this.

it is a really irritates me when people start to think they know me, as a result of their limited contact and their impressions of me based upon how I look. Ask and I will tell all!

Which is another of the reasons why I removed my picture from my profile page, if someone wants to learn more about or understand me & find out who I really am, they can ask, as has been said We none of us have anything to prove, and I am certainly confident enough in the strength and depth of my character to make new friends and acquaintances; without having to rely upon my looks.

it is one of the reasons I picked the Avatar that I have.