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 ...

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

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.

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 ...

Tiffany Mah, 28, is a step beyond: Curating houseplants and assembling plant walls for prime Zoom backgrounds is her job. Mah, who lives in Toronto, is the houseplant consultant and plant stylist ...

Zoom meetings are here to stay ... There are a lot of home interior companies that shared gorgeous virtual room backgrounds including some from Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, and Behr paint.

“They wouldn’t say, ‘I’m looking for a Zoom background,’” said ... staff asked someone to buy him 10 tiny plants, after an exchange with Room Rater. His score jumped to a 10, with ...

Image Mr. Taylor’s own Zoom background is curated with ... His chief of staff asked someone to buy him 10 tiny plants, following an exchange with Room Rater. His score jumped to a 10, with ...

National Bronze Azbee Award for Web Feature Series Changing your background in a Zoom call is easy, and it doesn't take as much effort as cleaning your office or room. You've likely noticed your ...

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 ...