“one who is learning must compromise on looks”
No, New2thescene, that’s not what I meant. (in fact, I’m not even sure where I implied it).
But it is a good point you raise, so let me say this: Learning guys (and girls) should take pride in their looks. They should dress well, be in good shape and get nice, new things.
But they do not have the right to demand the same things that lawyers, data anaylists and PAs get. Not because they don’t deserve it; becuase they haven’t earned it.
And while they should take an interest in the way they look, the role models they should be following should be consistant with the lifestyle they proport to aspire to.
Last I checked, Marc Whalberg was NOT a ben torah, and Ms. Spears was NOT a BY girl. Therefore, they should not be the bentchmark by which the true toirah shteeb is measured by.
Capise?