Do I Trust You? Depends on What You Feel: Interpersonal Effects of Emotions on Initial Trust at Zero‐Acquaintance

This article explores the interpersonal effects of emotions on stereotype formation and initial trust in zero‐acquaintance interactions. In three experiments, we demonstrate that perceptions of partner sociability, morality, and competence are significantly influenced by emotional expressions and are important predictors of trust. Specifically, we show that in zero‐acquaintance interactions, displays of happiness increase, but displays of anger...