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Not trying to dredge up an old topic but I think it is a good one so I will comment. I am 29 6'1" and have hovered at 160 for the past few years despite the enormous amount of food I eat, much to the displeasure of my wife (laugh), and have been told by quite a few people that I am very intimidating and often unapproachable. This is something that I don't try and pull off but I think its a combination of being very confident and always focusing on situational awareness. Maybe that is somehow conveyed through my body language or just an "air of presence" I don't know but I know that I can perform violence if the situation calls for it but would much rather diffuse the situation than anything. I have spent a lot of time doing charitable work and helping others out and it sometimes pains me that others see me like they do but I know that it has stopped more than just a few bad situations. I have carried a knife since I was fourteen and feel naked without it but would be very hesitant to pull it unless the situation was going to hell very quickly because there are too many times that you will get punished for drawing a weapon and a jury feels that it wasn't justified. My knife is a tool like any of the other tools of trade and has many uses, hopefully that one will never have to be explored.

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We do not consider Topics here 'old' so your input is appreciated. I do not see anything wrong with an intimidating look. It is a good protection, especially in a deceitful world full of scammers. Criminals observe and look for the week, they do not look for someone that will be a challenge to them. If the person approaching you has honorable motives then they will overlook an outward appearance. This assumes that the look is not also followed up by no manners or decorum.