Study: Virtual first impressions: Zoom backgrounds affect judgements ... gender (female and male), and backgrounds (home, blank, blurred home, plants, novelty, and bookcase).

These were then superimposed on various virtual backgrounds and framed with a Zoom border “to ... home (living room), blurred home, bookcase, plants, blank wall and novelty – in this case ...

We found that plants or a bookcase in the background significantly increased ratings of trust and competence. Conversely, a living room or novelty ... the effect of the Zoom backgrounds.

a brightly lit living room, shelves with numerous leafy plants, pieces of artwork. SEE: Photos: The 27 best Zoom backgrounds for explorers and nature lovers (TechRepublic) The respondents rated ...

People give a better first impression on Zoom calls if they have books or plants behind them, rather than a living room or a novelty background – such as a walrus in front of an iceberg.

individuals create a better first impression when their Zoom background features books or plants rather than a conventional living room, NewScientist reported. Ross and his colleagues embarked on ...

A swank blue room Zoom background from Pexels. A wood-lined loft Zoom background from Pexels. If you want, you can trick people into thinking you live in a much cleaner, swankier, or better ...

Staring into famous people’s homes as they Zoom ... motifs and plant placement—and gives them a score out of 10. This content can also be viewed on the site it originates from. Room Rater ...

This Zoom office background with dark wood and pops of yellow emulates the feel of working from a restaurant or coffee shop. The minimalist white conference room features two touches of greenery ...

these fireplace Zoom backgrounds will instantly bring some winter warmth to your screen. This background from Havenly features a modern mid-century living room, complete with a pretty fireplace ...

These were then superimposed on various virtual backgrounds and framed with a Zoom border "to simulate ... home (living room), blurred home, bookcase, plants, blank wall and novelty — in this ...