Lorika: I would like to point out that these aren't necessarily my personal views, but rather views I 'adopted' temporarily for the sake of debate. No need to point your argument at me! :D

I have been told multiple times that my 'lovely personality' makes up for me physical flaws.

Alternatively, subjective beauty was not supposed to be a discussed topic; this is not about 'what beauty is', because that falls into the purview of our own philosophy.

What I'm asking is: whether or not women, and even men (though the original comment that lead me to this was aimed at women) , find ways to fish for compliments, and what, if anything, leads them to this behavior.

Also, I'm a girl, dear. No need to call me sir!