5 Unobvious Signs You're Attractive (Backed up by Science)
Channel: Psych2Go
Date: 2023-11-21

Are you feeling a bit down on yourself lately, because you do not feel like you are good enough? Whether it's looks, charm or value, we are here to give you a little ego booster today. You might be more attractive than you think! 

These points are supported by science so that adds a bit of educational fun to it. 

6 Signs of Unspoken Attraction https://youtu.be/RUyeCxSvgBE

Writer: Dylan Swanepoel
Editor: Caitlin McColl
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
Voice Over: Amanda Silvera (http://www.youtube.com/amandasilvera )
Animator: Celine
Youtube Manager: Cindy Cheong

0:27 you connect with others 
1:04 you keep fit 
1:57 you influence others 
2:44 you are passionate 
3:12 the halo effect

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