Summary:
Ben Cronin
wanted to fund his second year of studies by working on one of the boats on the
river Cam. He and his friends went up to one of the guys running the boats
asking if there still some jobs available and apparently the man answered: “Sorry
mate, you have to be good looking to do this job.” Ben was really humiliated
because of this, he felt embarrassed and it has had a huge effect on his self
esteem. Because of the way the handsome looking fellow talked to him, Ben never
wants to punt on the river ever again.
Words: 101
Own
opinion:
Well, I must
say, Ben is not the best looking guy I have ever seen and somewhere I can
understand that beautiful people are more attractive for a company to lure
tourists. On the other hand – although it does not seem very likely – Ben could
be a super fun guy. Somebody who knows a lot about nature and the River and all
the sightseeing information. He might be super entertaining and sociable and
chatty. I really oppose to judging people on their looks, I think it is
important to look tidy and clean, but apart from that, people should first look
at what kind of person you are on the inside.
Words: 111
Source:
Hayley
Dixon (2013, 2 June). Student turned down for punting job as he is ‘too ugly’. Telegraph. Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/10094086/Student-turned-down-for-punting-job-as-he-is-too-ugly.html
The summary tells you what you need to know about the topic so I think you did a great job. Your own opinion is also very clear and I do agree with you. Don't judge people on their looks. He could be a very entertaining and that's what people want on their boat trips isn't it? In stead of some cocky pretty boy who doesn't say a word.
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