Eighteen
Memory 8
Viggo hated the colours in my hair.
He told me how much more sophisticated I’d look if they were gone; how people would take me more seriously; how the teachers at school might even consider me for more prizes and awards if they thought I was “more committed to my education”.
“And you think they’ll think that if I get rid of the streaks?”
Viggo nodded. “Definitely,” he said. “The way you choose to present yourself has an enormous impact on people’s perception of you and your capabilities and priorities. If you chose to present yourself more … elegantly, the teachers might consider it more feasible to place their faith in you. They would consider you more reliable. They would feel less as if they’d be played for fools by investing in your education and future.”
I nod
