Upon seeing a handsome guy/beautiful woman, is not uncommon that people think: "Must be a loving person", "Must have a successful career", "I'd like to know him/her" and so forth.
Why is that...?
(Yeah, I'm kind of whining because I'm ugly...but answer anyway)
2007-10-28 15:19:45 · 9 answers · asked by 4 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
Like jonmcn and others have said it is probably because humans believe that beauty entails other attributes. This is called the Halo effect (not a reference to the video game). It is also not uncommon for people to assume that since a person is beautiful that they must have a congenial personality. This in turn causes them to treat the beautiful person in a kind manner further causing the beautiful person to act kindly back (usually). Human beings might do this as part of a mating strategy as those who are physically beautiful, it is theorized, tend to produce healthy children. Feeling like the person is "kind" or "has a succesful career" might facilitate correspondence and eventually lead to more mating behavior. Furthermore this aids in the survival of the species and the passing on of genes. I hope that answers the question :).
2007-10-28 16:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by Fortis cadere cedere non potest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People who make such judgments like that are often in for a big surprise when they find out how wrong they often are. Just because someone is attractive, that doesn't necessarily mean that person is loving, successful, or even a nice person. Don't be fooled by appearances. I noticed that the Preppie Killer is back in the news again. He was very handsome but he also is a brutal killer and couldn't stay out of trouble even while he was serving his time in jail for murder.
2007-10-28 22:28:24 · answer #2 · answered by RoVale 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Interesting observation, and you are absolutely correct.
Attractive people are always viewed by others in a positive light.
Maybe it has something to do with the fact that as humans we all like and appreciate beautiful things.
When we see a beautiful man or woman our thoughts are always positive surrounding them.
Strange isn't it.
2007-10-28 22:49:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not whining; it's the truth. I've seen studies of school children who were shown pictures of two teachers and asked to guess which was the nicest. Invariably the more attractive teacher was chosen.
You will still be received well if you project confidence and smile. Physical beauty isn't everything and your attitude can change even people's first impression of you.
2007-10-28 22:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That is a load of crap. I see beautiful people and think she must be a "*****" or he looks like a dumb jock, however, I may see a person who may have some unattractive qualities and think "aw she looks nice" or he looks "approachable." But you really don't know a person until you meet them. I think you hun need to work on improving your own self-esteem and not worry about others. Remember we are all a work in progress, including the "attractive" people.
2007-10-28 22:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by My son is here! 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, nowadays people are more likely to stereotype attractive people as promiscuous, and likely to assume they have "little intelligence", and likely to think they use their bodies to gain power, money, privilege, or status instead of using their brains to gain those things. Often attractive people are stereotyped as being "shallow", "materialistic", or conceited, as well. I'm not sure if being attractive (in this day and age) is actually a blessing- it may be more of a curse.
2007-10-28 22:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by It's Ms. Fusion if you're Nasty! 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
media n society on a whole has lead us to believe that beauty is the foundations to wealth n happiness....we are slow losing our ability to think for ourselves.....its only when one gets older, grows wiser...[.when you question life in general] do you realize that success ,and beauty comes from within..why do we have to wait so long to realize this? we waste so much time....judging people....
2007-10-28 23:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by alone am i 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beauty usually equates to better genetics and to you body naturally better genetics in a mate is what it is all about.
I'm not that ugly but I agree ugly people tent to be ugly in attitude.
2007-10-28 22:23:45 · answer #8 · answered by Lord Inquisitor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is posited that the human cognitive process conflates beauty with morality.
2007-10-28 22:31:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋