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<DIV><BR> I think it works against me to a certain degree. =
I
get the sense sometimes that when I make recomendations, I am not =
taken as
seriously because of my perceieved lack of experience. Oh well, =
maybe I
should gain 20 pounds and grow a beard...
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I got asked for my ID buying alcohol at 35. You're =
right,
perceived youth equates with inexperience and people sometimes don't =
take you
seriously. That's their tough luck but you hate to lose out on the =
gravy work.
Old doesn't necessarily mean fat but a beard does help. Add just a =
little
touch of gray to the sideburns and you'll never get asked. If you do =
get asked
how old you are tell them you're old enough to know better. Or add 15 =
years
and you'll always get a compliment.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Keith =
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