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The Economic Times
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Psychology explains why people often seem more attractive when they make you laugh, and what affect it has on you

Imagine meeting someone for the first time at a party. They may not be the most conventionally attractive person in the room, yet within minutes they have you smiling, laughing, and feeling at ease. By the end of the conversation, you find yourself drawn to them in a way that surprises you.

Most people assume attraction is driven primarily by physical appearance. Psychology suggests that the process is far more complex.

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