Surely Your Joking, MR.Feynman Being a Jerk

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In the chapter "You Just Ask Them?" from "Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman," the author recounts a controversial experience where he adopts a brash attitude to successfully engage with a girl. He reflects on the surprising outcome, noting that it contradicted his upbringing and expectations about social interactions. The discussion centers on the unpredictability of such encounters, emphasizing that while this approach worked in this instance, it was likely a one-time occurrence and not a reliable strategy for future interactions. The narrative raises questions about social dynamics and the variability of human relationships.
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In "Surely Your Joking MR.Feynman" chapter You Just Ask Them?

There's a part with much contraverse, where he acts like a jerk to sleep with a girl. And it worked. He says "it was interesting to know that things worked much differently from how I was brought up."

Why did it work?
 
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In "Surely Your Joking MR.Feynman" chapter You Just Ask Them?

There's a part with much contraverse, where he acts like a jerk to sleep with a girl. And it worked. He says "it was interesting to know that things worked much differently from how I was brought up."

Why did it work?
By chance. It might never work again.
 

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