It's the same reason old banks look so nice (and expensive): someone who has obviously invested in appearance is sending signals that they're sticking around fo

It's the same reason old banks look so nice (and expensive): someone who has obviously invested in appearance is sending signals that they're sticking around for a while, which implies they won't take your money and run. I think it was Tim Hartford who wrote about this in a book, but I can't find the reference now.