2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题·外刊阅读理解训练 (33)

2023届高考英语三轮复习·冲刺押题 外刊阅读理解训练33 ——改编自You Are What You Eat (At Work) 【文章】 This article discusses how people’s perception of their coworkers can be influenced by the food they consume at work. Research suggests that consumption stereotypes exist in the workplace, with people forming perceptions of others’ abilities and traits based on what foods they choose to eat. For example, people may stereotype those who eat unhealthy foods as lacking self-discipline, goal-oriented, or prone to temptation. The researchers conducted an experiment where they manipulated a fictitious employee named Taylor's food consumption using images of either healthy or unhealthy food on a desk. Participants were asked to rate Taylor based on their perceived self-control and then reported how they would behave towards Taylor in terms of help and harm. As predicted, participants responded more favorably towards Taylor when water and vegetables were shown on the desk compared to soda and pastry, despite identical information related to Taylor's character and past job performance. The research findings reveal that employees' dietary habits can play a powerful role in how coworkers view and treat them. Consumption stereotypes, like traditional stereotypes, constitute prejudice and bias. Leaders and employees should become aware of their consumption stereotypes and actively avoid judging employees based on their dietary habits. Context matters when considering organizational phenomena, and it is no different with respect to workplace eating. A company’s prevailing healthy eating climate can significantly affect employees' perception of themselves and their coworkers. The study found that consumption stereotyping only unfolded in organizations where less focus was placed on eating healthfully (i.e., lower healthy eating climates). Therefore, leaders can mitigate consumption stereotyping by fostering a healthy eating climate. In conclusion, this research highlights the importance of being conscious of