A new study suggests the desire to appear successful as a means to gain new friends may actually be counterproductive. In fact, lavish accoutrements can actually repel prospective acquaintances.
“Oftentimes we think that status symbols — whether a luxury car like a BMW, a brand name purse like Prada, or an expensive watch like Rolex — will make us look more socially attractive to others,” said researcher Dr. Stephen Garcia of the University of Michigan.
“However, our research...
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