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Bernieri is an expert in what's known as "thin-slicing methodology". His research is based on the theory that we make a reasonably accurate assessment of a person from observing just a few seconds, or a "thin slice", of their behaviour. From the evidence gleaned in not much more than a few glances, we decide whether we like another person, whether they're trying to flirt with us, whether they're friend or foe. If you've ever changed seats on a train or crossed the road to avoid someone, because there was something "not quite right about them", you've used your ability to thin-slice. In that instance, you were probably aware of a gut instinct - you may have felt as if your sense of perception was heightened because there was the possibility of danger - but we thin-slice people in all kinds of situations, not just when we feel threatened. Speed dating is another example of thin-slicing in action.
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originally posted by: NightSkyeB4Dawn
When placed in an unfamiliar environment, we become more aware and in tune with our senses.
originally posted by: NightSkyeB4Dawn
Since our world is changing we will have to adapt, maybe we will develop some new senses, and we may lose a few.
originally posted by: NightSkyeB4Dawn
a reply to: Profusion
I was not talking about cyberspace. I was talking about our real world, in reference to the "thin-slicing methodology".
originally posted by: Lolliek
Getting to know someone online (and making sure to Skype, Schuyler!) and then meeting in person later, is no different (IMHO) than meeting someone in a bar and finding out 6 months later that they're married. And no, that didn't happen to me, haha!
originally posted by: schuyler
originally posted by: Lolliek (and making sure to Skype, Schuyler!)
Please don't Skype me.
originally posted by: Lolliek
But don't mind me. Obviously your mind is already made up. Xoxo