Is Romantic Desire Predictable? Machine Learning Applied to Initial Attraction

Re:Is Romantic Desire Predictable? Machine Learning Applied ... by AnimalMuppet on Thursday August 31, 2017 @05:35PM (#15144148)

"... could barely muster a few words throughout the conversation" could easily be "shy and embarrassed", though. In a less weird setting than speed dating, they might have more to say.

Of course, a first date is also a pretty weird setting. The advantage is, it lasts long enough that there's a chance the "shy and embarrassed" can wear off, and the more normal person can come through.

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Re:Is Romantic Desire Predictable? Machine Learning Applied ... by prawn on Friday September 01, 2017 @12:27AM (#15146115)

Is someone shy and embarrassed in that context also likely to be similar when making new friends, negotiating in a business context, etc? The people I know who have been reserved at first, have generally been more reserved in all situations.

That might be more attractive to other shy people, I'd guess.

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Re:Is Romantic Desire Predictable? Machine Learning Applied ... by pbhjpbhj on Friday September 01, 2017 @05:37AM (#15147185)

I'm immensely shy but relatively good at pretending I'm not. I can't imagine finding that characteristic attractive? I suppose some people want a wallflower?

Do other shy people look for a partner who is shy?

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