Picking Friends with Your Nose
Ever wonder why people tend to gravitate towards friends with similar interests and dispositions? A new study shows that the nose may have something to do with it. The study found that people tend to pick friends who smell like themselves and their kin, due to subconscious scent cues in human body odor. In fact, the more genes two people share, the more likely they are to be attracted to each other’s body odor. It’s just one way our noses influence our friendships! Here are other ways your nose influences your social life...
If you prefer friends who are similar
A recent study has shown that people tend to pick friends who have a similar genetic makeup to them. So if you're wondering why you get along so well with your best friend, it might have something to do with your nose.
If you prefer friends who smell differently
A study published in Psychological Science found that people tend to prefer friends who smell different than they do. The study's authors believe that this is because we are attracted to the unfamiliar, and that smelling different can signal genetic diversity. So if you find yourself drawn to someone who smells a bit different than you, it might just be your nose picking your friends!
The science behind the nose test
A recent study found that people can, to some extent, pick their friends based on the way they smell. The research was conducted by having participants rate the body odor of other people, and then those people were asked to rate the participant. The results showed that there was a correlation between the two ratings, meaning that people tend to be friends with those who have a similar scent to them.
Bibliography (for your readers who want to know more)
A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Psychology found that people can unconsciously pick up on chemical cues when choosing friends. The study's authors say that these cues may provide information about a person's health, diet, and even their genetic makeup.
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