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"人们对有吸引力的人自然更表面化。在印象方面,能力和外貌之间有一种权衡。我们无法避免做出快速判断,漂亮的人可能很难被视为有能力。"

Paul Graham

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When we see someone who looks very attractive, we often focus on their looks and make quick opinions about them. This can mean that, even though they might be really good at their job or very smart, we might not notice that as much. Imagine a job interview where there are two candidates - one very good-looking but not as experienced, and another who may not be as attractive but has lots of experience and skills. Some people might think the good-looking person is not as capable just because of how they're used to quickly judging based on appearance. This unfair snap judgment can make it harder for attractive people to prove they are skilled. To make better choices, it’s important to look beyond just appearances and pay attention to a person’s abilities and actions. This helps avoid missing out on recognizing someone’s true competence.

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Attractiveness Beauty Bias Competence First impressions Human psychology Judgment Perception Society norms Stereotypes Superficiality Trade-offs
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