Two studies examined perceptions referring to appearance comments presented as compliments. When taking the target's perspective (Study 1, n = 678), women perceived appearance comments, especially if sexualized (vs. non-sexualized) as less appropriate than men did. Women also believed that, as the targets of sexualized (vs. non-sexualized) comments, they were likely to be perceived as less warm (whereas men believed that they were likely to be perceived as more competent). When taking an observer perspective (Study 2, n = 398), participants perceived comments made at the workplace (vs. a non-work setting) as less appropriate. Women, but not men, also perceived sexualized comments as less appropriate than non-sexualized comments. Finally, both men and women perceived the target of sexualized (vs. non-sexualized) comments as less warm and competent. The results point to a gap between women's and men's perceptions of the appropriateness of appearance comments in general, and sexualized comments in particular, in both workplace and non-work settings. Moreover, women are more aware than men of the “penalty,” in terms of social perceptions, imposed upon the targets of appearance comments. These results, which can inform sensitivity training to prevent sexual harassment, are especially important in workplace settings, where perceptions of warmth and competence affect how individuals are treated and promoted.

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在工作中作为恭维提出的外观评论：工作场所内外的目标和观察者如何看待它们？

两项研究检查了对作为恭维提出的外观评论的看法。从目标的角度来看（研究 1，n  = 678），女性认为外表评论，特别是如果性化（与非性化）不如男性那么合适。女性还认为，作为性化（相对于非性化）评论的目标，她们可能被认为不那么热情（而男性认为她们可能被认为更有能力）。从观察者的角度来看（研究 2，n = 398），参与者认为在工作场所（与非工作环境相比）发表的评论不太合适。女性，但不是男性，也认为性化评论不如非性化评论合适。最后，男性和女性都认为性化（与非性化）评论的目标不那么热情和称职。结果表明，在工作场所和非工作环境中，女性和男性对外表评论的适当性的看法存在差距，尤其是性化评论。此外，就社会观念而言，女性比男性更了解强加于外表评论对象的“惩罚”。这些结果可以为预防性骚扰的敏感性培训提供信息，在工作场所环境中尤其重要，