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Bearded since: 2008. I am an occasional or seasonal beard grower.

Comments:
This summer I had been debating a mustache. But I will admit I was a bit concerned about how people would react. I began to grow the whole thing out and realized I really enjoy sporting the beard. As a university student, I found the environment at school very conducive for beard growth and I decided to keep it.

How do I feel about my beard? I find that people tend to treat you differently when you have a beard. Perhaps it garners a bit more respect than a clean shaven face.