How we look and dress also affects our nonverbal communication. One is generally more inclined to desire someone whom they deem as attractive, thus being rated as more sociable, kind, strong, sensitive, and more interesting than those that are perceived as less attractive. People who are perceived as attractive tend to be more successful on several fronts, such as being more likely to be hired, earn a higher salary, and have preferential treatment. This is known as "lookism," which can be a "gateway" to prejudices such as racism and sexism. Clothing is a powerful tool when it comes to impression management. It can be used to elicit educational level, social and economic status, moral standards, athletic ability, and interests, which all have the potential to lead to assumptions. Physical attractiveness/appearance can lead and connect to touch in the sense that it can bring about powerful emotional reactions. Actions speak louder than words, as is the saying. A fist bump, a pat on the back, or "accidentally" inappropriately grazing someone can be quite powerful in communicating a message. Haptics are used by social scientists to study such a behavior which has lead to the argument that actions speak louder than words due to touch being the first language we learn as a baby.