Have you ever received a certain treatment because you are pretty? Like getting allowed into a seminar even when you are late? I feel at times, your honesty or being warm to others does not matter because you are not pretty enough.
In the nightlife profession, societal standards of good looks must be present in servers, waiters and bartenders.
When a girl chooses a guy or vice versa, they often go for looks on the first few dates. They prefer their partner to be better looking so that they can show off!
In workplace, there are several instances when a tall white man might get more preferences as compared to someone who is not that tall or does not conform to societal standards.