More precisely, they are somewhat oblivious to the emotional subtleties of non-verbal cues, according to a new study of college students.
"Young men just find it difficult to tell the difference between women who are being friendly and women who are interested in something more," said lead researcher Coreen Farris of Indiana University's Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.
Specifically, guys tend to interpret innocent friendliness as sexual interest.
Show of hands: How many of you out there knew that even without this study?
*raises hand*
Conversely, we also have trouble picking up on clues when someone really is interested. I've had several *duh* moments in my life when I get the "Why didn't you ever ask me out? I was really interested back then."
Men. We're stupid like that.
Posted by: Frank | 04/01/2008 at 08:55 AM
I'll have to book mark this for the next time someone brings charges.
Posted by: Pursuit | 04/01/2008 at 07:03 PM