Better dating through science

     Dating is not as romantic as it sounds, from what we have learned in the past few weeks. It can actually be manufactured, that is, it can be altered by some research results and scientific methods.  There are several useful terms that can be used before attending or arranging a date. Proximity means people are more easily to be attracted by those who are sharing the same physical traits, for example, living in the same country or state. Similarity is people who might be more attracted to each other if they share the same religion, education, social class or behavior style. Reciprocity means that during the date, if one side is receiving some type of positive messages, they might need to show the same thing back in order to get this relationship continuing smoothly.
     

     I actually find this topic interesting so after the discussion session I have searched for related information. I have found a funny article named "Valentine's Day dating tips from lovestruck scientists". There are seven doable tips for people who are going to date. "Wear red" is one of them. According to the article, "red is hypothesised to serve as an aphrodisiac for men because it carries the meaning of sex and romance" while "women also preferred men wearing red clothes, or in front of red backgrounds." Although I may never know what would be the exact underlying reason, it could be worth trying the trick for the next date.

     Dating is a large portion in human's life because that is the foundation of building a family. If getting married is the final, then every date is the test. Therefore, the purpose of the scientific method is to help people to get a higher score on the test. Check  it out, maybe that is how the romance starts. 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/blog/2011/feb/14/valentines-day-dating-tips-scientists