For men, it depends on race. Grooming has no effect on white men's earnings, but for minority men, going from 40 to 80 minutes of grooming increases earnings by some 4%. The researchers say grooming may counter negative stereotypes of minority men.

對男性來說，打扮時間與收入之間的關聯受到人種的影響。打扮時間的長短對白人男子的收入沒有影響，但對少數族裔的男性來說，將打扮時間從40分鐘增至80分鐘，其收入可增加大約4%。研究人員說，適當修飾自己可能會抵消人們對少數族裔男性的成見。

The bottom line. It's important to look neat, clean and professional. But, at least for women, try to speed up the process.

說到底，讓自己看起來整潔大方和干練職業固然重要，但至少對女性來說，應盡量將這一過程縮短。

Readers, how fast is your morning-grooming routine? Any grooming shortcuts or tips? Do you think women are penalized in the workplace if they are 'overly groomed'?

讀者朋友，你早上一般要花多長時間梳洗打扮呢？有沒有什么省事的好方法或小貼士？你覺得如果“打扮過頭”的女性在職場會吃虧嗎？