Interpreting cues for sexual availability She Said He Said
John and Jenn meet at a local bar. Jenn is dressed to impress, and seems flirty. John is clearly interested.
John buys a couple rounds of drinks, which they enjoy as they talk.
Jenn smiles at John. What do you think Jenn is thinking?
John smiles back at Jenn. What do you think John is thinking?
After a couple more drinks, Jenn says she is ready to go. John offers to walk her home. Jenn says she would like that.
When they get to her apartment, Jenn invites John in. What do you think Jenn is thinking?
What do you think John is thinking?
Sex (28%) Manipulation (23%) Drink alcohol (22%) PSU men’s views about what John is thinking? At the bar:
PSU women’s views about what Jenn is thinking? To be liked (45%) Drink alcohol (24%) Have fun (16%) Sex (28%) Manipulation (23%) Drink alcohol (22%) At the bar:
PSU men’s views about what John is thinking. Sex (74%) At the door:
PSU women’s views about what Jenn is thinking? Sex (74%) Sex (27%) To be liked (17%) Non-sex contact (17%) At the door:
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