Psychologists have also begun to uncover the dark side of being beautiful. Given what we already know about the beautiful it may be difficult to have much sympathy, but here are five pains:
1. Less likely to be hired (sometimes) |
Although
beauty can help in the search for a job, it’s not always true. When employers
are making a decision about someone of the same sex, they can let their
jealousy get the better of them. |
2. Beauty is beastly |
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3. Perceived to be less talented |
The halo
effect tells us that when we judge more attractive members of the opposite sex,
we generally assume they’re more talented than those who are less attractive.
This happens even though what they do or say is no cleverer than less
attractive people. |
4. Lucky to be pretty |
If beautiful
people are successful, is it because of their talent, or is it just their
looks? After all, people are lucky to be beautiful and we know all the
advantages of that. |