Some dimensions of personal attraction, such as appearance and non-verbal communication, can be tested. Various studies show that people who are rated as attractive are treated more favorably than unattractive people.
个人吸引力的某些方面，比如外貌和非语言沟通手段，可以被测试出来。许多研究都表明那些被认为拥有吸引力的人会比无吸引力者获得更好的待遇。一项研究发现英俊的男性会比丑陋的对手多获得6~8%的选票。而对女性来说这一优势则进一步扩大到近10%。