Sunday, 16. March 2003
Topic: SCIENCE - on March 16, 2003 at 6:29:34 PM CET
The science of flirting
THE reason men often mistake the slightest sign of friendliness from a woman as amorous invitation has been resolved by social scientists.
Male over-optimism - often followed by a clumsy chat-up attempt - is triggered by women sending out a series of subtle and highly deceptive flirting signals known as "proteans" when they meet a prospective mate.
Although often interpreted as a "go" signal by the man, these represent only an instinctive attempt by the woman to assess him and work out whether he is worth pursuing. All potential mates are subjected to the same subconscious interrogation.
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