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## Do People Treat Others Differently Based on Appearance?

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**Objective**
To investigate whether physical appearance influences how people are treated in social interactions.

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**Hypothesis**
It was hypothesized that individuals perceived as more attractive (*HTN*) would receive more favorable responses and engagement than those perceived as moderately attractive (*MTN*).

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**Materials**
- Photos of my friend (*HTN – Rated by .org*)
- Photos of another friend (*MTN – Rated by .org*)
- Two Instagram accounts

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**Procedure**
Twenty individuals were selected and messaged on Instagram using two separate accounts. Each account messaged the same 20 individuals using identical wording. One account used a profile picture rated as highly attractive (*HTN*), while the other used a moderately attractive image (*MTN*). The aim was to minimize variables other than appearance. Conversations were monitored and analyzed based on response time, message volume, tone, and engagement level.

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**Results**
- **Response Time:**
*HTN* received quicker responses (often instant), while *MTN* experienced delays averaging around 5 minutes (most likely to reply to *HTN*).

- **Message Volume:**
*HTN* received roughly 13 messages for every 1 received by *MTN*.

- **Message Quality:**
*HTN* responses included fewer typos and slang, suggesting more careful attention from responders.

- **Response Ratios:**
- *HTN:* 2.6:1
- *MTN:* ~0.933:1

- **Emotional Engagement:**
*HTN* received more compliments and emotionally expressive language, including emojis and affectionate remarks.

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**Analysis**
The results strongly support the hypothesis: physical appearance significantly affected how others interacted. Despite identical messages, participants showed a clear preference for the *HTN* account in terms of speed, quantity, and emotional richness of replies. The consistent pattern suggests a visual bias in online communication, where perceived attractiveness directly influenced perceived value or priority in the interaction.

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**Observations**
- *HTN* accounts were often complimented immediately, indicating attraction-based interest before any conversation depth.
- The *MTN* account, while still receiving responses, lacked the warmth and eagerness observed with the *HTN* account.

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**Conclusion**
The hypothesis was supported by the data: people do treat others differently based on looks. Individuals deemed more attractive received more attention, more compliments, and better overall treatment in digital interactions. This reinforces the idea that appearance plays a significant role in initial social perceptions.

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**Limitations & Future Directions**
- All subjects messaged were located on the East Coast of the U.S., which limits geographical diversity.
- Future experiments could expand the sample size and demographic range, including different age groups, regions, and even testing across various platforms for broader results (if someone tries to disprove this).


BOTH ACCOUNTS WERE MANAGED BY ME AND PERSONALITY DID NOT DIFFERENTIATE ON EITHER ACCOUNT.
 
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Solid methodology bro, but next time you should throw in a LTN control account for baseline data. In my experiment, I used:








  • HTN account: Me with jawline enhanced via moonlight reflection + subtle squint to simulate hunter eyes
  • MTN account: Me post-carb binge with soft lighting and visible pillow indent
  • LTN account: Same pic but with a Snapchat dog filter
    Results were shocking:
    HTN got 14 replies and 3 unsolicited selfies
    MTN got one ‘who’s this?’ and a dry ‘lol’
    LTN got reported for emotional damage
 
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