Theoretically, If you see a hot guy vs. a normal or ugly guy who have identically attractive personalites, how would looks effect how you respond to the guys differently on a first impression?

There aren't that many girls on this forum, man. However, you can post a question in "Zip's Perspective" to personally ask Zip her female opinion.

Oh, and girls would respond better to hot guys. Your looks matter in the first 30 seconds of the interaction. After that, however, it's all about your game.

Very true.

When I met this friend of mine I actually noticed and was more attracted to some of his other friends before I even noticed him. If his personality didn't shine through I think I would have totally overlooked him.

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Not a PUA just a girl offering my opinions/advice

that being said, am i correct in assuming that there are some men who you would blow out of the water solely based on looks?
[im not saying that they couldnt work on looking better-- a nice haircut and some decent clothes can go a long way]

The world is superficial, of course looks matter, but that isnt the only thing. Think of it the other way around. I see a really hot chick and an average chick. Of course I would like to know the hotter chick first, but thats doesnt mean she is cool, she can be a complete bitch and the average chick might end up having the greatest personality.

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What I say when I see her is what I'll say.

Girls are completely the wrong people to be asking what they want or what they find attractive. Attraction is not conscious, it's sub-conscious. There's a small overlap between what women really want and what they say or think they want, but not much.

While it is understood that what women want and what they say they want are two different things my question is based on something that is a conciously interpreted event. Just in the way us guys can say that we are more interested in approaching or being approached by an attractive woman more than an ugly one (even though most couldn't tell you they were looking at a girl's replication value) girls are conciously aware of what guys they like initally based on looks.

Well looks just help you make the initial selection. For example the little opener I did in the airport this afternoon was the result of me scanning the arrivals hall and seeing what looked like a HB blonde, so she was the one I approached while I ignored all the UGs waiting for their baggage.

A quote I like from Neil Strauss is that genetic looks aren't all that important. What is important is that you're in good shape and well groomed, and these are things that you DO have control over.

Does this apply to guys too?

Because I am fully aware of what I want and what I find attractive.

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"To Give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift" -Prefontaine

Not a PUA just a girl offering my opinions/advice

Your standard guy will assess a girl based on her looks as the central factor. Intention is also a factor - is he is looking for a relationship or just sex?

Most guys I have met or corresponded with will sleep with an attractive woman even if they completely detest her personality. However, when a man (with options - not an AFC) looks for a relationship his typical first priority will be that she is physically attractive but her personality also has to fit what he wants in a partner or else he will look elsewhere.

Many people in the seduction community understand their unconcious attraction triggers and how they work and are made aware of them but an average guy will typically just tell you he wants a girl that is good looking.