International study reveals: These 6 characteristics make you cool

In this video, we reveal the six characteristics that really define "cool."

Is it fashion, charisma, or something else entirely? What makes someone truly cool? An international study provides fascinating insights into how people around the world perceive "coolness" – and the results are surprisingly consistent.

Being cool has long been more than just a fleeting trend or a matter of style. Whether in New York, Tokyo, or Berlin – people around the world associate the term with certain characteristics that go far beyond appearance. An international study published in the renowned "Journal of Experimental Psychology" investigated precisely this. Between 2018 and 2022, researchers surveyed around 6,000 people from a wide variety of cultures and countries. Their goal: to find out which characteristics make a person appear truly "cool." The surprising result: Despite cultural differences, a common understanding emerged.

The secret behind "coolness" worldwide

It's about more than just the first impression—certain behaviors and attitudes that are universally recognized play a role. In this video, we reveal the six characteristics people truly perceive as cool.

Source used: psycnet.apa.org

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