Beauty

I have this distinct memory as a little kid at the landry mat with my mom. We were still in East Boston and my sister wasn't born yet. I must have been four. I could have been three. But I remember seeing a woman there and thinking that she was beautiful. I starred and when she looked over and smiled, I remember smiling back and getting embarrased. I can't remember specifics, but I remember she had a nice smile. I think that is when it all started. My mom would then take me to the store next door where we would get square slices of hot pizza. That may have where my pizza mart love derived from.
What is beauty? Is it something we learn through our culture, our values and customs, or is it something universal? Some cultures like bigger woman, other cultures prefer smaller woman.
There was actual a study done on babies. The babies would be shown pictures of people and then with each picture, their reaction would be monitored. Some babies would cry at the sight of Rosanne Bar. And at the sight of Natalie Portman, they'd smile. The researchers discovered that there are actual common charecteristics that defined what the babies found attractive. That is symetry. The face had to be symetrical. Men tend to have a larger jawline. Woman had higher cheek bones. However, each baby varied in differant ways.
So maybe beauty is personal.

I like nice smiles. I find confidence sexy. I like someone who makes others around them feel comfortable. I like nice lips. I like it when they look in my eyes when they talk. I really just like nice smiles.