Is it fair to make an assessment after only 1/10th of a second?
Whether it is “fair” or not is an unanswerable question. It is what the brain does, likely linked with its built-in safety bias. Assessments based on facial appearance play a significant role in how individuals treat others and how they are treated. Psychologists have long known that attractive people often get better outcomes. Those who smile appear more charismatic and are likely to get better outcomes. And when you smile even though you may not feel like it, your brain actually responds to that and helps you feel better. Those with a competent-appearing face may influence who is elected to public office. First impressions can be positive or negative, welcoming or off putting. It is what it is. You can do something about both your appearance and your body language.
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