Some People May Make Extreme Snap Judgements About You Thanks to Face-ism

[GURPS]

Harsh judgments​

Recent work from researchers in Japan suggests something more worrying; that some of us have a disposition to draw drastic conclusions about the traits and personalities of others based solely on facial appearance.


In a series of online studies with more than 300 participants, Atsunobu Suzuki and colleagues found what they call "face-based trait inferences" (FBTIs). Basically, subjects made a series of personality judgments having taken a brief look at someone's face.

While everyone makes FBTIs to some degree, they found that some people only make extreme judgments (both positive and negative). This held even when the age, sex, and ethnicity of participants were controlled for.

Imagine seeing a certain type of face, perhaps with hard eyes and masculine features, and immediately getting the impression the person is extremely untrustworthy. Or that someone with more feminine features and larger eyes is incompetent. As Suzuki and colleagues say, this is problematic indeed.

Some People May Make Extreme Snap Judgements About You Thanks to Face-ism

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[PrchJrkr]

People look at me and think, "How did he ever reproduce?!"

 

[SamSpade]

Makes me think of actors who have such a fearsome appearance they're always cast as villains - or at least, as supreme badasses -
but in real life, they're friendly, personable and kind. Two that come to mind are Bolo Yeung (Chong Li in Bloodsport) and Danny Trejo.

Clint Eastwood easily brings to mind a tough guy, but in real life, he's rather soft-spoken. And James Woods is actually a bit of a nerd.

I've been wrong about people at first blush SO OFTEN, I've come to never believe my first impression. I do believe you should trust your gut, once you get to know someone - but most of the people I've made hasty judgments about turned out to be my fiercest friends.

 

[Sneakers]

oh, the woman??? Killed her baby because it was crying.

The very first thing I saw in her face was deep anger.

 

[vraiblonde]

Guys, in particular, are susceptible to "face-ism". They see a photo of a gorgeous woman, they're all "I'd tap that." You inform them that she murdered her last husband and their 2 year old child, they respond with "I'd still tap that."

I find that most people glom onto the worst of humanity. Then, when it becomes clear that person is one of the worst humans on earth, go into defend and protect mode. I've seen it so many times that now I just expect it. Here comes this shady POS, all back slapping and orating, and the masses will trample each other to get close and stay there.

Some of the worst people throughout history were highly charismatic and easily drew people into their sphere, and it had nothing to do with physical appearance.

 

[gemma_rae]

I sure hope you're not talking about my morning face.

 

[vraiblonde]

I sure hope you're not talking about my morning face.
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At least you clean up nice.

 

[stgislander]

I sure hope you're not talking about my morning face.
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Wow... what brand of toothpaste do you use?!!

 

[AnthonyJames]

Harsh judgments​

Recent work from researchers in Japan suggests something more worrying; that some of us have a disposition to draw drastic conclusions about the traits and personalities of others based solely on facial appearance.

Imagine seeing a certain type of face, perhaps with hard eyes and masculine features, and immediately getting the impression the person is extremely untrustworthy. Or that someone with more feminine features and larger eyes is incompetent. As Suzuki and colleagues say, this is problematic indeed.

Women and 'Round Eyes' are incompetent? Wow, them Japanese racists are out of control!

 

[gemma_rae]

Wow... what brand of toothpaste do you use?!!

Blood worms.

 

[stgislander]

Blood worms.

If it makes your teeth as white as in your after photo, I'll pick some up next time I'm near the Tackle Box..

 

[Gilligan]

Guys, in particular, are susceptible to "face-ism". They see a photo of a gorgeous woman, they're all "I'd tap that."

 

[Hijinx]

Well the good thing is that this only started happening since the Japanese discovered it.
People have been making these decision since the beginning of time and discovering that it is happening will never change things.

It's amazing what a smile can do to even the worst face.

 

[Kyle]

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How did you find my profile?

 

[Hijinx]

 

[vraiblonde]

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My soul mate!

 

[Grumpy]

Harsh judgments​

Recent work from researchers in Japan suggests something more worrying; that some of us have a disposition to draw drastic conclusions about the traits and personalities of others based solely on facial appearance.

My conclusions were spot on the first time I saw Schiff or Swalwell.

 

[gemma_rae]

If it makes your teeth as white as in your after photo, I'll pick some up next time I'm near the Tackle Box..

Once a CoverGirl always a CoverGirl.

 

[vraiblonde]

My conclusions were spot on the first time I saw Schiff or Swalwell.

They both look like what they are. Most Democrats do. Look at Gretchen Whitmer - all she needs is a bustier, thigh high boots, and a whip. Chuck Schumer - he looks like a mean SOB and his sympathy face is terrifying. Joe Biden has always had a vacant look on his face. Obama looks like a smug, condescending dick. Most Democrat women are angry bitches with these tight smiles - some, like Sheila Jackson-Lee and Ayannah Pressley don't even try for the smile, they just go with their RBF. Heels Up Harris looks like an omigawd girl - like totes gigglegiggle.