Libertine

Clark & Hatfield (1978)

How do men and women react to different opening lines (propositions) from strangers?

Experimental field study

Large midwestern college campus


Propositions

?I?ve been noticing you around campus.
I find you to be very attractive...

Would you go out with me tonight??

Would you come over to my dorm tonight??

Would you go to bed with me tonight??



Results

?Would you go out
with me tonight??

Women: 50% Yes

Men: 60% Yes



Results

?Would you come over to
my dorm tonight??

Women: 5% Yes

Men: 70% Yes



Results

?Would you go to bed
with me tonight??

Women: 0% Yes

Men: 70% Yes

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