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intimidation. The salesman
wearing all black will make a lot of
sales, but no friends! It radiates
authority but creates fear in the
process.
Black implies self-control and
discipline, independence and a
strong will, and giving an
impression of authority and power.
Black absorbs negative energy. It
is useful to carry something black
with you to protect you from harm
and negativity when traveling or
when going about your usual daily
activities outside your home.
People who like black may be
conventional, conservative and
serious, or they may think of
themselves as being sophisticated
or very dignified.
The color black is often seen as a
color of sophistication, as in 'the
little black, ' dress,' or 'the black -
tie '.event.'
Affluent and success orientated
women often choose black as it
can give an impression of
elegance, sophistication, and
confidence.
Black is often associated with
sexiness and seduction, as in the
temptress in sexy black lingerie
creating an air of mystery and
intrigue. It can also imply
submission to another (including a
sexual partner), similar to the
priest wearing black robes in
submission to God.
Black is the end, but the end
always implies a new beginning.
When the light appears, black
becomes white, the color of new
beginnings.
Teenagers often have a
psychological need to wear black
during the stage of transition from
the innocence of childhood to the
sophistication of adulthood. It
signifies the ending of one part of
their life and the beginning of
another, allowing them to hide
from the world while they discover
their own unique identity. It is
important they go through this
stage but a worry when it
continues into adult years if they
continue to wear black to the
exclusion of other colors.
Too much black can cause
depression and mood swings and
create a negative environment.
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