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為何 會被某人吸引?

Why you're attracted to certain people, and not others

Cheyenne Lentz insider.com

 When it comes to love, most people have an idea of what they're looking for in a partner.

    Good looks, ambition, and a good sense of humor are common qualities that people seek out.

    But there are other factors you're likely unaware of that play an important part in who you're attracted to.

    Past experiences, proximity, and biology all have a role in determining who catches our attention and who doesn't.

                When we fall for someone, it's tough to stop gushing about our new crush's good looks, sense of humor, and those undeniable love sparks. But why is it that we're just naturally attracted to some people and not others?

 Sure, love is mysterious, but, in some ways, attraction is not. Science actually has an explanation for why we are attracted to certain people and why we don't give others the time of day.

 INSIDER spoke to several experts to find out what it is that draws us towards certain people in terms of our biological makeup. It's worth noting that much of the research about attraction tends to focus on heterosexual relationships, but obviously that's not the limit of attraction or love.

 Have you ever noticed that it's not uncommon to see co-stars from your favorite series or movie dating in real life? Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, for instance, dated on and off for three years off screen after starring together in "The Notebook." Or maybe you remember that Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck started dating the year after the release of "Daredevil" back in 2003. Why does this seem to be a pattern?

 "Mere exposure to someone repeatedly increases the likelihood we will be attracted to them," J. Celeste Walley-Jean, dean of the School of Graduate Studies and associate professor of psychology at Clayton State University, told INSIDER.

 This is backed up by 50 years worth of scientific research that has found that proximity is one of the most powerful indicators of attraction. We simply are drawn to the people we see frequently, which explains why celebrity co-stars end up getting together due to how closely they work with one another on a regular basis.

 People can be attracted to those who look healthy and fertile.

 Whether we realize it or not, we are biologically attracted to people who look healthy and who look like they can reproduce.

 "Heterosexual men are typically attracted to younger women who appear to be of childbearing age and physical appearance," Walley-Jean told INSIDER. This can explain why you see photos of women in the 1800s wearing bustles to overemphasize their healthy, childbearing hips in order to attract men.

 Additionly, research suggests that people are also attracted to those who look healthy. Face symmetry, face structure, and hip-shoulder ratios are all important when it comes to attraction because these physical features indicate good health, according to Live Science.

 Our environment teaches us who we should view as attractive.

 Beyond physical features, Walley-Jean said our families, peers, and media all play a role in helping us learn what to view as attractive.

 For instance, some heterosexual people may seek out partners who share attributes that remind them of their opposite-sex parent because that is what they've always known growing up.

 "Heterosexual women have been socialized to seek primarily 'older' men who tend to be more financially established and can 'take care' of the woman and the subsequent family," Walley-Jean told INSIDER.

 These are just a couple of examples of how we can learn who or what is attractive. There is no single way this learning occurs but everyone is influenced by it, Walley-Jean explained.

 Personality traits might impact who you're attracted to.

 Research has shown that people who are kind are seen as more attractive, Daniel Sher, registered clinical psychologist, and professional consultant for the Between Us Clinic said.

 In a 2007 study, participants were asked to rate photos of strangers for attractiveness. They were then asked to evaluate the same photos, but this time some of the photos had personality descriptions.

 Essentially, the study found that the photos with positive descriptions received the highest ratings for attractiveness, suggesting that certain personality traits do play a factor in judging attractiveness.

 One 2016 study found that men with high levels of testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, may be more attracted to women with more "feminine" faces, which they described as meaning big eyes, high eyebrows, and a smaller jaw.

 But that's not the only way hormones play a role in attraction.

 In a study of 238 college women published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology in 2007, Steve Gangestad, professor of psychology at the University of New Mexico, and his colleagues found that women are attracted to certain men depending on where they are in their cycle.

 In mid-cycle, women tended to prefer flings with "caddish" men and on average, fertile women were more interested in short-term relationships with men who came across as cocky.

 In comparison, at other points in their cycle, they gravitated toward longer-term relationships with kinder, more conscientious, deferential types, those who have stereotypically good father material.

 It's possible that opposites don't attract.

 Despite the fact that 80% of us believe in the idea that opposites attract, it might be the case that we're, instead, attracted to those similar to us.

 To understand how similarity might impact who a person chooses to be in a relationship with, Donn Byrne, a renowned American psychologist, developed a method known as the "phantom stranger technique."

 The procedure begins with participants completing a questionnaire about their attitudes on a variety of topics, such as the use of nuclear weapons. Next, they take part in a "person-perception" phase, where they evaluate a person based on their responses to the same questionnaire.

 By manipulating the degree of similarity between a person and a "phantom stranger," Byrne was able to conclude that participants reported feeling more attracted to people who held similar attitudes. In fact, the greater the degree of similarity, the greater the attraction and liking.

 食物運送服務

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Ministry of Labor (MOL) is threatening to fine food delivery companies after two drivers perished over Taiwan's National Day holiday.

 While making a delivery in Taoyuan at 11 p.m. on Thursday (Oct. 10), a 29-year-old Foodpanda delivery man surnamed Ma (馬) was killed after his scooter suffered a head-on collision with a flatbed delivery truck driven by a 25-year-old man surnamed Tseng (曾), reported CNA. After being rushed to the hospital, Ma died the next morning, and Tseng was charged with negligent homicide (過失致死罪).

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4 Reasons Why Food Delivery is a Great Choice for Business | Founder's Guide

 Food delivery services are gaining popularity in the market today. Many businesspeople are starting to consider food delivery as an excellent business option because of the revenue. With most millennials who opt to order food online, its demand continues to increase day by day.

 If you’re a new entrepreneur, here are a few reasons why food delivery can be a great choice for business.

What is Food Delivery?

 Food delivery, in its simplest terms, refers to a courier service by which an independent company delivers food to the customers. The items available for delivery may include grocery items, entrées, drinks, desserts, and sides. The driver will usually use a car for transportation, but in metropolitan cities, they can use vehicles such as bikes or scooters.

 To use a food delivery service, the customer will place their order through a restaurant’s site or a food ordering company. Depending on the food delivery company, they can opt to pay online or in person. In most cases, a flat rate delivery fee is charged on top of the customer’s order.

Why Is Food Delivery A Great Business Choice?

 1. It’s Simple And Convenient

 Nowadays, people love food delivery service because it can be a simple and transparent business to invest in. Customers can quickly decide on what they want to order, when to deliver, and how they’re going to make payments.

 Starting up a food delivery business can be a perfect idea because it’s convenient and attractive to a wide variety of customers around the globe. Not only that, but it’s beneficial for people who don’t have enough time to shop, prepare, and cook food every week. It also enables customers to enjoy quality food at their favorite store or restaurant without needing to leave the comfort of their home.

 Because of its added convenience to customers, food delivery is something you can venture into in the world of business.

2. It Has Low Operating Costs

 Unlike other food-related businesses, food delivery can be managed easily. All you need is to hire, train, and manage delivery drivers who will be responsible for the orders of the customers. With drivers in place, you can run your business smoothly and efficiently. There’s no need to recruit more workforce because the delivery process itself involves the work of drivers.

 For example, companies like Postmates offers hundreds of side hustles for drivers who can do deliveries of almost all types of food. Anyone can even work as a Postmates driver so long as they provide all the details like their age, address, places where they can deliver, driver’s license, contact number, and their vehicle details. Like these companies, you can also hire professional delivery drivers for your food delivery business.

 Moreover, most food delivery businesses operate in a way in which drivers can deliver goods using their own car, bicycle, scooter, or other vehicles. Because of this kind of setup, running a food delivery service is less costly and doesn’t really require high operating costs. It’s one of the reasons why it’s a great choice for business.

3. It’s Profitable

 Investing in a food delivery business is profitable. Since food is a basic necessity, people will keep on buying goods for their consumption. The good thing about a food delivery business is its easy access to a variety of food, which means people in your place can order from a vast menu where different types of food are available. They may even select the one they like the most and have them delivered right at their doorstep.

 In addition, having food delivery as a business allows you to generate more profit since people can keep trying out new kinds of food from time to time and have them delivered straight to their homes. Whether it’s cakes, vegetables, and other main dishes, food delivery will remain in-demand. That’s probably because of the wide selection of foods your customers can access through your business.

4. It Can Operate 24/7

 With a variety of restaurants and stores operating round the clock, starting up a food delivery business can be an excellent option. People can order food any time they want, making food delivery service a highly sought-after business venture. Because of this, it’s possible for you to make more money all day and night long.

Final Thoughts

 Along with technological innovations, food delivery service as a business has surged in popularity. It has been instrumental in changing how the food industry works and does business. With this kind of business model in place, restaurants, stores, and other food providers can potentially experience an increase in sales and revenue.

 If you’re living adjacent to the central business district and prefer to work from home, food delivery can be an ideal business option. Keep all these reasons in mind to help convince you to start your own food delivery company.

善心的力量
The power of kindness | Why being nice benefits us all
 
From boosting your mood to lowering stress, the power of kindness is proven. In fact, science shows the benefits of kindness are greater for the giver than the receiver. So, as Calvin Holbrook suggests, help others and help yourself, too.
 
Can you remember the last time a stranger was kind to you? Maybe someone held a door open or offered you help with directions in the street? Or, perhaps you can recall the last time you helped somebody. After recently carrying out a few altruistic acts myself, I wanted to find out more about the power and benefits of kindness. 
 
A 2018 study focused on employees at a Spanish company. Workers were asked to either a) perform acts of kindness for colleagues, or b) count the number of kind acts they received from coworkers. The results showed that those who received acts of kindness became happier, demonstrating the value of benevolence for the receiver.
 
However, those who delivered the acts of kindness benefited even more than the receivers. That’s because not only did they show a similar trend towards increased happiness, but they also had an boost in life and job satisfaction, as well as a decrease in depression.
 
Furthermore, the effects of altruism were contagious. Those colleagues on the receiving end of the acts of kindness ended up spontaneously paying it forward, themselves doing nice things for other colleagues. This study suggests the ripple effect really is one of the benefits of being nice.
Kindness and psychological flourishing
 
Further studies back up the power of kindness. In another, researchers asked members of the public to either perform acts of kindness – such as opening doors for strangers – for one month, or to perform kind acts for themselves, such as treating themselves to a new purchase. 
 
The researchers measured the participants’ level of so-called ‘psychological flourishing’ – their emotional, psychological, and social well-being at the start and end of the experiment. By the end, those who had carried out kind acts for others had higher levels of psychological flourishing compared to those who acted kindly towards themselves. Kindly acts also led to higher levels of positive emotions.
 
Meanwhile, another study incorporated cold hard cash to test the powers of altruism. Researchers gave participants either $5 or $20 which they had to spend either on themselves or others before the end of the day. They measured the participants’ happiness levels before giving them the money and then called them on the phone in the evening. The results? Those who had spent the money were happier than those who used the money for their own needs.
The physical effects of kindness
 
So, science and studies show that being kind and helpful clearly has a positive and uplifting effect on those carrying out the act. But what exactly is happening in the body when you help someone out? Here are four ways keys in which the physical benefits of kindness can be felt.
1. Kindness releases feel-good hormones
 
When you do kinds acts for other people, so-called happiness hormones are released, boosting your serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for feelings of well-being and satisfaction. Endorphin levels also rise, leading to a phenomenon known as a 'helper’s high' (just like what I experienced). 
2. Kindness can reduce anxiety
 
Another physical benefit of kindness is that it can help to lower anxiety. Social anxiety is associated with low positive affect (PA), which relates to an individual’s experience of positive moods such as joy, interest, and alertness. A four-week study on happiness from the University of British Columbia found that participants who engaged in kind acts displayed major increases in their PA levels that were maintained during the study duration. 
3. Kindness may help alleviate certain illness
 
Inflammation in the body is linked to numerous health problems including chronic pain, diabetes, obesity and migraines. For older generations at least, volunteering as an act of kindness may be of benefit to reduce inflammation. In fact, according to one study of older adults aged 57-85, “volunteering manifested the strongest association with lower levels of inflammation.” 
 
Additionally, oxytocin, also released with acts of kindness, reduces inflammation, and it can directly affect the chemical balance of your heart. According to Dr. David Hamilton, “oxytocin causes the release of a chemical called nitric oxide in blood vessels, which dilates the blood vessels. This reduces blood pressure and therefore oxytocin is known as a ‘cardioprotective’ hormone because it protects the heart (by lowering blood pressure).”
4. Kindness can reduce your stress levels
 
Helping others takes you out of your own mind and can potentially help to build relationships with other people. Anything that helps you to build bonds with other people is known as 'affiliative behavior'.
 
And, according to one study on the effects of pro-social behavior — action intended to help others  on stress, “affiliative behavior may be an important component of coping with stress and indicate that engaging in pro-social behavior might be an effective strategy for reducing the impact of stress on emotional functioning.”

虛擬健身
What is a virtual workout?
Bka Digital Outfitters, Auckland, New Zealand (www.bka.co.nz)
 
Technology is changing at a rate of knots, and so are the terms we use to explain it. These days the term virtual can mean, well, virtually anything. So what exactly is virtual exercise?
 
For most of us, words like virtual, almost and nearly are interchangeable. So if you almost make it off the couch and nearly do a workout, have you done a virtual workout? Sadly not.
 
Virtual fitness is the fusion of exercise with technology. But if this conjures images of awkwardly powering through sets of star jumps wearing a virtual reality headset – fear not. Virtual workouts are the same workouts you already know and love, or perhaps want to try, designed for ease and convenience to suit your own schedule and needs.
 Virtual classes are often a gateway for live group fitness classes. So, if the thought of joining a throng of confident, seasoned group exercisers in a packed fitness studio daunts you, virtual could be the way to go. Virtual workouts typically attract smaller numbers, and you can go at your own pace, which makes them ideal if you’re a novice looking to learn the moves.
 Not all virtual workouts are created equally. The best are based on proven exercise science. Choose a LES MILLS™ Virtual workout and you’ll be doing the same workouts that are loved by millions worldwide. These workouts are developed by fitness professionals, they feature moves developed by exercise scientists and subjected to a rigorous testing and development process. What’s more, they are led by highly-skilled presenters who have been hand-picked from all over the globe.
 Research shows the camaraderie of group fitness can be very beneficial, and there are also findings indicating that technology-based “virtual” group fitness can be advantageous too. A University of Michigan study looking at group fitness video games found that those who worked out virtually had increased motivation and performed better than when they were alone. It all came down to the fact they were alongside “superior” players. This suggests that when people work out virtually, the fact that they are exercising alongside leading fitness professionals on-screen may help them raise the bar and improve performance.
 There’s also proof that the sensory experience created by modern technology can help. A recent study of immersive cycling class THE TRIP™ showed the audio-visual components encourage participants to work out at harder than they perceive with less discomfort.
 

Typically, virtual workouts are played in gyms on the big screen – some clubs have them prescheduled and some facilities enable you to play the workout whenever you fancy. It’s the round-the-clock accessibility that makes them a hit with everyone from shift workers to moms, and anyone else who’s not keen or able to battle rush hour at the gym.