Combing through decades of findings, social psychologists Lisa Slattery Walker and Tonya Frevert at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte have reviewed all the evidence to date — and their conclusions are not what you might expect.
At the most superficial level, beauty might be thought to carry a kind of halo around it; we see that someone has one good attribute, and by association, our subconscious assumes that they have been blessed in other departments too. According to the available evidence, the bubble is a reality. In education, for instance, Walker and Frevert found a wealth of research showing that better looking students, at school and university, tend to be judged by teachers as being more competent and intelligent — and that was reflected in the grades they gave them.
In the workplace, your face really can be your fortune. When everything else is considered, more attractive people tend to earn more money and climb higher on the corporate ladder than people who are considered less pleasing on the eye. Even in the courts, a pleasing appearance can work its magic. Attractive defendants are likely to get more lenient sentences, or to escape conviction entirely; attractive plaintiffs, meanwhile, are more likely to win their case and get bigger financial settlements.
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Attractive people get paid more, get considered for more jobs, and have stronger social skills than unattractive people, according to science. Here are 11 scientific reasons why attractive people succeed more in life. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Physically attractive workers are considered more able by employers.
Physically attractive workers are more confident, and higher confidence increases wages. Physically attractive workers have social skills that raise their wages when they interact with employers. Attractive people are more likely to get elected to public office.
Women who wear makeup appear more competent and trustworthy. Attractive people get called back for job interviews more often. Attractive women have a better advantage when negotiating with men. Good-looking CEOs bring better stock returns for their companies. Attractive teachers can better teach students, both in grade schools and in college.
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