Beauty is described in different terms and in different ways and is sometimes seen differently. However, there is a general claim to what men and women specifically define as beauty.
When you’re deemed beautiful, you are seen in different light by people and you would probably have it easier than a less attractive person.
There are various reasons beautiful people have things easier and it all boils down to attraction and people’s perception of attraction.
Below are 6 researches that’s been done about beautiful people.
1. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ARE HAPPY PEOPLE
According to a 2012 study, beautiful people are perceived to be happy people and they are really happy people. The study found that for handsome men, they are more likely to get better economic benefits like increased wages and this is a huge reason for their happiness, while women feel happier by just taking a look at the mirror.
2. BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE ARE SEEN AS HEALTHIER PEOPLE
An Australian research found that beautiful people are deemed healthier than people who aren’t perceived as beautiful. Facial symmetry is considered as the key to being seen as beautiful, and the researchers morphed photographs of young people so that their face would be perfectly symmetrical.
The people with symmetrical faces in the photos were rated as healthier than those with asymmetric faces by people.
3. THEY ARE PERCEIVED AS TRUSTWORTHY
A research conducted by researchers from Harvard University found that people perceived as good looking tend to be more likeable and are seen as trustworthy.
4. THEY COMMAND ATTENTION
Attractive people tend to command attention from people than unattractive people. Researchers also found that they tend to be more persuasive in job interviews because they have key personality traits like strong social skills.
5. THEY HAVE POLITICAL EDGE
Even in politics, beautiful people have the advantage. According to a study in Finland, attractive people tend to be more successful than their competitors. This could stem from the fact that they are seen as trustworthy.
6. THEY BOOST SALES
Attractive people can also help boost a company’s sales. According to a Dutch study which studied over 300 advertising agencies, economists found that firms with better looking executives had better revenues. Firms with attractive mangers and workers had the advantage in client interactions and this boosts sales.
It’s good to be beautiful, but it’s more important to feel beautiful.
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