<p>"low attractiveness ratings predict lower test scores and a greater likelihood of criminal activity."</p>
<p>From this link</p>
<p>haha. i think it might have to do with people with more money have the ability to fix themselves up and look more attractive, and may be more succesful. also, less attactive people may have less self esteem. maybe it's just coincidence...i don't know.</p>
<p>all i have to say for the test scores part is that you would think it would be the opposite...or at least balance out, since most people that get high test score are (no offense to anyone on CC) not the most attractive people. you know, they're just a little nerdier than the rest.</p>
<p>anyway, i think i've met my shallow comments quota for the day.</p>
<p>False.</p>
<p>Have you seen Donald Trump's hair? :P</p>
<p>i'd say some degree of attractiveness is going to help you be successful. but it varies--a blonde bombshell might have trouble getting credibility, and a good-looking man might be viewed in some professions as a brainless hunk. attractiveness definitely aint a prerequisite or a sufficient condition for success.</p>
<p>I know lots of good looking people who waste their lives through drugs and alcohol.
But then again, I'm pretty sucessful.</p>
<p>Studies have shown that humans are more trusting of people with symmetrical faces. Symmetrical faces also subconsciously affect whether or not one finds someone attractive. Attractive people are given far more breaks than unattractive ones are. That's not to say that unattractive people can't be succesful, but in some cases it is harder for them.</p>
<p>I think physically attractive people definitely have a leg-up in terms of gaining employment.</p>
<p>Definitely.</p>
<p>What the? Rich white people are UGLY most of the time...</p>
<p>"and a good-looking man might be viewed in some professions as a brainless hunk."</p>
<p>It's discrimination and I DONT have to take it!</p>
<p>oh, you have nothing to worry about hoke</p>
<p>"What the? Rich white people are UGLY most of the time..."</p>
<p>Most of them are born rich.</p>
<p>Situation: Blockbuster is hiring for one position and two guys apply for it. Both have equal experience/backgrounds and similar personalities, but one is Tom Cruise handsome and looks great in a uniform and the other is overweight, wears coke-bottle glasses, and has acne. Who gets hired?</p>
<p>Nine times out of ten, the former gets the job.</p>
<p>I agree iwth Fides. If you're good looking, you're more likely to succeed.</p>
<p>me.duh: false. if you succeed, you're most likely to fix up your ugly looks with your money.</p>
<p>Well, it's just back to the whole chicken and egg question now, isn't it?</p>
<p>I think this thread shows the ignorance of young people. When you live in the real world you will find out that actractiveness and success go hand in hand. It is not rich people fix themselves with money. It is more attractive people have a starting advantage.</p>
<p>I think this is pretty much accepted in the business wold.</p>
<p>I think attractiveness definitely is a factor in success. First of all, as people have said, people are more likely to like and trust good-looking people and perceive them as more competent. Even the blond bombshell, if she does not dress or act like a ho, will be seen as more competent and yes, even smarter, than a less attractive woman. All this positive feedback gives attractive people confidence, which in turn enables them to ACT competent, thereby creating a self-fulfilling prophecy.</p>
<p>that article was interesting...</p>
<p>Why are politicians so ugly then?</p>