PsycHacks Episode 427: How to drop a handkerchief (women initiate relationships)
May 10, 2024
Empowering women to take the lead in dating by initiating interactions with men using non-verbal cues. The 'come hither stare' is discussed as a subtle way for women to signal interest. Eye contact is highlighted as a powerful tool to attract and start conversations with potential partners.
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Indirect Initiation
- Women should initiate courtship indirectly, giving men a "pretext for interaction".
- This approach acknowledges men's risk in cold approaches and empowers women in dating.
The Handkerchief Drop
- Historically, women would drop a handkerchief to subtly signal interest to men.
- This provided a plausible excuse for interaction, initiating courtship.
Master the 'Come Hither Stare'
- Master the "come hither stare": 3 seconds of direct eye contact, look away, then a 1-second glance back with a slight smile.
- This signals openness to conversation without direct approach, empowering women to initiate.