Ladies, have you ever encountered a scenario where a man mistook your politeness or kindness for flirting? Don't worry, you're not the only one. It is a widespread phenomenon called "sexual misperception". Research has shown that as many as 90 percent of women encounter a situation where their friendly exchange of words is understood by men as flirting. Why is that so? Is the cultural environment to blame, is evolution to blame? Find out all this below.
Some scientists claim that the reason men mistake female politeness for flirting lies in evolution. Namely, men are said to "deliberately" misjudge women's interest in them, so as not to miss out opportunities for reproduction and spreading your gene. Well, women have evolved the exact opposite of men, as choosing the wrong partner brings a whole lot of trouble, ultimately raising a child as single mother.
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But not all the blame can be placed on evolution. Also cultural environment it plays its part, but not as important as you might think. And this confirms the thesis of a group of scientists who are convinced that men mistaking female politeness for flirting is just in them. But even if this phenomenon exists, it does not mean that such behavior is acceptable.
