According to the research team, these results may suggest that personal attributes corresponding to A118G and −1438 A/G can be detected in brief social interactions, and that having a specific genetic variant or not plays a tangible role in dating success. This may highlight the importance of the opioid and serotonergic systems to human mate selection, particularly their potential to enhance or dampen one’s allure to potential partners. This genetic effect could extend way beyond romantic attraction to other social situations, such as job interviews.