Doesn't mean attractive people are happier but I remember seeing a study done on the Learning Channel with groups of 2 people - one average/frumpy and one who had that "model" look. They did all sorts of different stuff like job interviews etc.. The attractive one had less credentials but in all cases was treated better, offered better positions and more respect.
People also often seem to subconsciously express jealousy as unusually handsome men and women are called pretty boys or bimbos.
I remember working at a music store once and a large but lean, muscular man came in. After he left some men had the opinion he was either stupid or had a small penis. They actually seemed mad?
There was also a man employed there who looked like the guy who did Calvin Klien ads in the 90's. Since being teenagers it seemed like EVERYONE wanted to be friendly with him, have him in their band or be in his social circle. Whenever he was around it was like Moses just walked into the store. It was interesting that not just women reacted that way. Everyone wanted to help this guy out. He did end up with a big time record deal (RCA) and toured with a super-famous band.
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