Being attractive gets you farther...?

Question

Attractive people get more things, get out of things, and get farther in life?

at my place of work my boss told us straight up that he wouldn't hire someone that really ugly because it makes the place look bad! he also told me that attractive people are more likely to advance in their place of work, because nobody wants a not so good looking person in their place of business!

being attractive (specifically women) can get you out of speeding tickets? this happened to me just the other day i apologized to the police officer he flirted with me, and told me that he was going to let me go, because i was a nice girl who didn't cause any harm (nice as in nice looking i am assuming).

also every time i go to dunkin' donuts and order a coffee, the guys that works at the window always says things like "this one is on me, your too cute to pay for this" or "don't worry sweetie i got this for your fine self"

is this a bad thing or should we embrace our given beauty?

Answer 1

It is well documented in research that people look more favourably towards more attractive people on a first impression basis.  They are seen as more social, more intelligent, the list goes on.  However, over long term relationships (personal and professional), it will only get you so far.  People are always looking for other cues to confirm their impressions, and if one only has their looks, and no substance, it won't matter how attractive you are - they will see you for what you are.  So while you can certainly embrace (and exploit) your given beauty, personality, compassion and intelligence also need to back it up.