Why are attractive people judged more harshly than unattractive people ?

Question

Thank you KJOH, you know exactly what I am talking about.

Answer 1

I think you have it backwards. In fact, I'm certain of it.

Answer 2

You MUST be kidding. Attractive people are the ones who always get by on their looks. Unattractive people had better have a lot more going for them...brains, personality, etc. Fortunately, things even out a bit more as people mature.

Answer 3

I don't believe that is true. I don't remember where it was, but I saw some report that said, given pictures of attractive and unattractive people, the study participants were asked to describe them. The more attractive the person, the more favorable the personality traits used to describe them. I think that is accurate.

Answer 4

You got it right. Uusally attrative people are judged more because of jealousy. Most people want to be attrative and there is an old the saying the more attrative you are, wacth out! something could be wrong. or too good to be true. deal...... I guess that's what i was told as well and when people see an attrative person they look at them too much, and get too much into it and then afterawhile they start to label a person which isnt right. Thats my belief...

Answer 5

Actually, it depends on your demeanor. Too be honest, a lot of people that are considered "unattractive" are shy, sometimes withdrawn and are hardly ever as snobby as most "attractive" people. I'm guessing you consider yourself attractive. The very question you asked answers your question.

Answer 6

for the same reason ivy league students are judged more harshly than community college students

Answer 7

Every time you leave the house you are being judged regardless of how aesthetic you are.

Answer 8

Usually the group they are associating with

Answer 9

I thought it was the other way around.

Answer 10

Good question. I always have that problem!