Read "The Halo Effect: Are Attractive Men & Women Paid More Than Ordinary People"  Page. 354

Beautiful people are no better than ordinary people at problem solving, but they are more self-confident about their abilities, and in face-to-face interviews receive higher estimates as to their productivity. Moreover, good-looking people are good communicators.

In the forums, provide your response:

1. Are you yourself influenced in your judgment of people by how attractive they are?

2. Do you think as a manager you could look beyond people's physical appearances to be a good judge of their competence?