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The Halo Effect

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Are you exhibiting the halo effect?

Do you buy products because of the celebrity representing it? Or stay in a relationship that is wrong because of one good quality?

We are all attracted to people all the time. What attracts us to others? And what attracts you?

When you meet someone for the first time you draw a conclusion about them, subconsciously you decide whether you like them or not. BUT is it possible that one trait or aspect of one's character can influence your perception about them?

Honestly, I judge a person's character based on their physical appearance, its a quick judgment that is very likely inaccurate. The good thing is that once I begin to have a conversation, I realize there's more to the person than just physical looks. (Well that's for those that are actually more than their looks).

The halo effect can cloud our judgment even when we know about it. When one good quality spills its appeal unto other elements of a person's character; the halo effect is in action...

Ask yourself before you make a judgment about a person (good or bad) is the halo effect in action?

P.S: Do you know who doesn't exhibit the halo effect? God!!!

With love, theInspiredCutiee 😘

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