Why does being attractive make people seem smarter or kinder?
One attractive trait makes us assume a person is smarter, kinder, and more honest too.
When we form a strong positive impression of someone on one trait - say, physical attractiveness or warmth - that impression bleeds into our judgments of unrelated traits like intelligence or honesty. The halo from one quality illuminates everything else.
A well-dressed candidate gets rated as more competent before saying a word.
One standout quality colors how you see everything else about a person.
Judge skills and character on evidence, not on a strong first impression that has nothing to do with them.
One bright trait casts a glow over all the others.
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