
haha, i know i know. whats with the random picture rite? cause i realised if i dont put any pictures, my post will look damn boring and draggy (: so yupp, teehee :D
its raining. chris dont like rainy days ):
( this reminds me of my O'lvl eng oral -.- )
tasteless meal-for-patient kind of meesuah for lunch/breakfast :/
went to the library ytd before i went for work. borrowed 3 books (: ( hardworking ah? upgrading me'self every moment ! WHOO~ ) and i would like to share something that i have read from the first book :)
MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE
looking good
Are beautiful people happier? In a just world, the answer would be no. Rgrettably, the fact are otherwise: there is abundant evidence tt physically attractive individuals tend to have happier and more successful lives than those of us who are less alluring. The reasons are not hard to fathom. Attractive people usually feel good about themselves and their higher self-esteem in turn boosts their happiness. However, the consequences of attractiveness extend far beyond mere self-esteem.
Psychological experiments have revealed that we all have a tendency to attribute more positive characteristics to physically attractive people.
This shameful bias towards good-looking people holds true for males and females, children and adult. For similar reasons, we are all inclined to believe that unattractive individuals have more negative characteristics - an spect of human nature that has not escaped Hollywood casting directors ; gorgeous screen villains and ugly screen heroes are minority.
And in many cultures, ugly is currently equated with fat. For example, relatively few tubby characters who were permitted to appear on American TV were consistently less likey to be portrayed in romantic situations.
As well as judging attractive people more positively, we follow through on our judgment by actually behaving more positively towards them, whether or not we know them. Researchers have found that physically attractive individuals recieve more care and attention, more positive social interection and fewer negative interactions than unattractive individuals.
By the same token, people who are physically unattractive may be at some disadvantage. There's clear evidence tt children who are over-weight or obese are at greater risk of depression. Girls are especially vulnerable. They are more likely to experience low self-esteem, depression and social problems.
Just to complete this depressing picture, scientists have established experimentally tt we all tend to agree about who is physically attractive. Even babies will spend longer gazing at faces tt are judged by adults to be attractive. ( its human nature, its in us :/ )
ALL IN ALL, the evidence shows tt being physically attractive gives an individual various advantages tt contribute to their happiness. Other people will tend to appraise them more favourably, respond more positively and recieve more positive responses from them.
However, a final comforting thought ( esp, for people who look like me :D ) is tt there is more to attractiveness than physical appearance alone. Being happy makes us more attractive and cheerfulness and contentment are greater beautifiers. So, even if we fall short of the feasible standards set by the media, we can at least improve on what nature gave us by being happier :D
ZOMG, damnnnnnn long can ! haha i type till my fingers can break :/ i spend like how long ah fred? 1 hour? haha but yupp, thats what i wanna share la. was like knotting my head when i was reading the book (: and i was thinking that it would be nice to share :D
wanted to blog about donna and what happen during work ytd but ): i dont think i have time for that ): ): ): or else i will be late for work ! AHHH !
SORRY DONNA ! will blog about it tonight kays? :D promise promise !