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Beauty is a good letter of introduction.

English translation: being good-looking helps you get over the first hurdle

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21:46 Aug 16, 2010

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English term or phrase: Beauty is a good letter of introduction.

Looking for feedback as to how this is generally interpreted. Thank you in advance.

Judith Hehir KudoZ activity Questions: 257 (none open) (9 closed without grading) Answers: 936 United States
Local time: 21:11

English translation:being good-looking helps you get over the first hurdle

Explanation:
... of applying for a job, etc.

Selected response from:

Tony M
France
Local time: 03:11

Grading comment

Thank you, Tony. Thank you, all. The humor is appreciated, too. Thank you, lirka, for additional perspective.
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