Why is it easier to forgive attractive people versus unattractive people for things not love or relationship related?

Answer 1

There can be the incorrect perception that physically attractive people are more well liked and sucessfull in life. This same way of thinking correlates to how many people, including law enforcement, treat celebrities and people with obvious wealth over how they would treat an average person in the same situation. On the other hand, some people view very physically attractive people as shallow and/or arrogant, when an individual may not have those traits either. Looks tell you nothing about what a person's actual character is really like. maybe becasue of their looks, you favor to them more. i personally don't know why, because i have never had this happen to me unlessi liked someone, and then my answer for you would be different. but i just think because they are cute..or hot...you tend to favor them. THAT IS RIGHT I MEAN IM HOT IM SEXY BUT JUST BECOUSE OF THAT I DON'T THINK PEOPLE SHOULD FORGIVE ME SO EASLIY IF THEY DO THEY ARE SHALLOW GUYS

Answer 2

It may be easier to forgive attractive people because of the halo effect, where we perceive them more positively overall, including in their actions. Attractive people may be given more benefit of the doubt, leading to easier forgiveness compared to unattractive people who may face harsher judgments. Additionally, societal standards often equate attractiveness with positive qualities, influencing our willingness to forgive.