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In reply to the discussion: Will men ever start seeing woman as people first, sex objects last? [View all]Xyzse
(8,217 posts)I am sorry to say this, but that is probably true.
Thing is, even women look at other women and the physical is very important and in some ways more critical(ok, maybe not critical but more in detail as to judgment).
They look at skin, bust, clothes, teeth, hair, and many other cues.
As a guy, I notice skin, voice, shape/fitness and so forth. I also take in the smells.
The only way that people would probably not think of the physical first, is if they meet first online, or just read about them without a picture. Otherwise, a person automatically makes a mental checklist on the physical characteristics of a person.
There is a reason for this. The human body tends to react physically before the mind even registers and points out the reasons for them. The feedback from the body shapes the thought process. So, even if we don't want to, sometimes the thoughts come unbidden, before it is slammed shut, hopefully never to see the light of day.
So, if you're asking about initial physical meeting, no, I don't think so.
It is the thoughts, actions and views after the first few minutes and in the long run, that is important.