The Wealthy Face vs. the Poor Face: Decoding the Subtle Messages We Send

The narrow, elongated, and slender face with a friendly expression is commonly associated with wealth and professionalism, while a broader, flat, chubby, and gloomy face is linked to poverty and incompetence. Psychologists from the University of Glasgow in the United Kingdom made this discovery, and their findings were published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology

Social status holds significant importance, providing many advantages or, conversely, placing us at a disadvantage in society. It is well-known that people tend to evaluate others based on their initial impressions and form stereotypical judgments about their personality traits and social standing.

However, the basis of these instant judgments, which can have significant consequences for individuals, was unclear until now.

Researchers conducted a series of experiments, showing people volumetric images of human faces with different characteristics and asking them to assess the personality of individuals with specific appearances, as well as their position in the social hierarchy.

The scientists were particularly interested in understanding which facial features specifically make a person appear…