You're welcome. ;-P
Posted on 11/29/2005 12:38:34 PM PST by Millee
Attractive people may sometimes have a leg up in climbing corporate ladders. But sexy presentation on its own can work against women who are already well up the ladder.
In a new study, men and women where shown videos of a businesswoman discussing her backgrounds and hobbies. In different tests, she played the part of either a receptionist or a manager. And in one round she wore flat shoes, slacks, and a turtleneck, all considered typical professional attire. In the other, she donned high-heels, a tight skirt, and a low-cut blouse.
The test subjects rated the businesswoman on competence and guessed at her college GPA and the quality of her Alma Mater.
The sexy outfit didn't affect their assessment of the receptionist. But the sexy manager was viewed as less competent.
"A female manager whose appearance emphasized her sexiness elicited less positive emotions, more negative emotions, and perceptions of less competence on a subjective rating scale and less intelligence on an objective scale," the researchers write in the December issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly. "Although various media directed toward women …encourage women to emphasize their sex appeal, our results suggest that women in high status occupations may have to resist this siren call to obtain the respect of their co-workers."
The research was led by Peter Glick, a professor of Psychology at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Can't wait to hear from the guys on this one ping! ;o)
Sexy business attire works for me.
This thread should deteriorate into a "sexy attire" pics fest in no time.
Well done.
Maybe so, but is it really necessary to publicize this information?
Eye candy is always welcome. Especially if it comes with a little peekaboo.
You're welcome. ;-P
Good grief! I think he's enjoying that outfit a little too much...LOL!
Evil is your name
I've heard men say otherwise, but I strongly believe that a professional business woman needs to curtail the sexy stuff. A well-fitting suit, beautiful shoes, and not alot of skin on a professional woman is preferred.
The receptionist can show her boobs all she wants, and she'll stay in the $30,000 slot.
What is it about fishnets?
Whether an old fogey or a resentful feminist is in charge of HR, it would seem wise for a young woman to downplay her looks as much as possible when seeking employment. Too many people find her threatening.
Pam Anderson comes to mind
Now think about it
she could be an Einstein
but no one will ever know due
to they can't get past her boobs!!!!!
Pictures?
I
hate
you.
( and where did you get my picture? )
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