Perk Up Your Smile — And Maybe Your Paycheck
Perk Up Your Smile — And Maybe Your Paycheck There might be more truth than you think to the term “million-dollar smile.” Research has found evidence of a possible connection between your appearance and how much is in your paycheck. In a study released by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, researchers found that good-looking people tend to earn 5 percent more an hour than their less attractive cohorts. Other studies suggest that a smile is a major factor in the overall impression a person makes on the job, during a job interview and in social situations outside the...