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It's a shame that people in tech are almost always seen as socially awkward. There are so many of us out there who are charming, funny and can converse in a lar

It's a shame that people in tech are almost always seen as socially awkward. There are so many of us out there who are charming, funny and can converse in a large variety of topics at the flip of a switch. Unfortunately in today's world a book is judged only by it's cover.

angersock 13y ago
Sadly, none of that really matters all the time, right, especially on a short time scale. The initial stages of attraction seem to have more to do with aesthetics, physiology, and proximity than with wit alone.
- sp332 13y ago
  I just found this in the latest El Goonish Shive webcomic update http://i.imgur.com/tkZsaNd.png http://i.imgur.com/tkZsaNd.png This character has been summing up my views on dating pretty well lately.
  - angersock 13y ago
    As heuristics go, this one has stood the test of time. Then again, one could certainly argue that it assumes some correlates that are no longer true. That said, if you're getting life advice from webcomics (or even just being reminded of your own life), perhaps it is time to put serious effort into getting out more. Especially if you read Something Positive. :)
    - sp332 13y ago
      Haha, I hardly take life advice from anybody, much less webcomics :) I have no idea what to do when I "go out" but I've been working on entertaining larger circles of friends. It's easier for me to treat people like individuals instead of generic strangers.
      - angersock 13y ago
        :)
    - dspeyer 13y ago
      On the other hand, sometimes a webcomic character says something I've been thinking better than I could. Not Something Positive :)
- ashwinaj 13y ago
  For sure, attraction matters. The point I was trying to make was the stereotyping of tech workers as socially awkward nerds, even though that isn't true for all. Given two males with the same physical attributes, one being in tech and other say sales/marketing or whatever, which one is the girl more likely to go for? That's my point.

angersock 13y ago

Sadly, none of that really matters all the time, right, especially on a short time scale. The initial stages of attraction seem to have more to do with aesthetics, physiology, and proximity than with wit alone.

sp332 13y ago
I just found this in the latest El Goonish Shive webcomic update http://i.imgur.com/tkZsaNd.png http://i.imgur.com/tkZsaNd.png This character has been summing up my views on dating pretty well lately.
- angersock 13y ago
  As heuristics go, this one has stood the test of time. Then again, one could certainly argue that it assumes some correlates that are no longer true. That said, if you're getting life advice from webcomics (or even just being reminded of your own life), perhaps it is time to put serious effort into getting out more. Especially if you read Something Positive. :)
  - sp332 13y ago
    Haha, I hardly take life advice from anybody, much less webcomics :) I have no idea what to do when I "go out" but I've been working on entertaining larger circles of friends. It's easier for me to treat people like individuals instead of generic strangers.
    - angersock 13y ago
      :)
  - dspeyer 13y ago
    On the other hand, sometimes a webcomic character says something I've been thinking better than I could. Not Something Positive :)
ashwinaj 13y ago
For sure, attraction matters. The point I was trying to make was the stereotyping of tech workers as socially awkward nerds, even though that isn't true for all. Given two males with the same physical attributes, one being in tech and other say sales/marketing or whatever, which one is the girl more likely to go for? That's my point.