What do I tell girls I am majoring in.

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The discussion revolves around a physics major seeking advice on how to present their major when meeting new people, particularly women. The individual currently claims to be studying finance but questions whether this is the best approach. Participants emphasize the importance of honesty, arguing that lying about one's major can lead to trust issues and complications in relationships. Many suggest that being open about studying physics can filter out those who may not appreciate or understand the field, while others humorously propose alternative majors that might sound more appealing. The consensus leans toward embracing one's true academic pursuits, as authenticity is seen as a more effective strategy for building meaningful connections.
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I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.
 
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E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.
I was always honest about my studies, which were physics with specialty in nuclear and astrophysics, then nuclear engineering.
 
Why are you lying to people? Particularly over such a trivial matter?
 
I majored in finance, but I always told the girls it was physics.
 
E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.
I wonder why you're quite so ashamed of being a physicist? I would *never* have lowered myself to admitting to be a fine arts major or economist. What's cooler than studying astrophysics? :cool:

Ah, unless you're trying to reduce the size of your harem by putting them off? Or a social "scientist" carrying out some bizarre on-line response study?
 
Is this you, OP?

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E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.

Cause lying to people is a wonderful way to start a new relationship...
 
E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.

You can tell her that you are a major in Advertising/Communication/English/Finance/Journalism/Marketing/Political Science/Psychology etc.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DUPfQCvHXw
 
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E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.
Don't bother. Girls can not distinguish between physicists and economists anyway. They will find you equally nerdy.
 
  • #11
haael said:
Don't bother. Girls can not distinguish between physicists and economists anyway. They will find you equally nerdy.

what about architecture lol? that actually sounds pretty good.
 
  • #12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWaPQP-Dk6w
If you still aren't convinced then NPH himself has words of wisdom to offer. Good luck!
 
  • #13
E-Guy said:
what about architecture lol? that actually sounds pretty good.

No. Dont tell her you are an architect. Rather tell her you're a building planner.
 
  • #14
E-Guy said:
what about architecture lol? that actually sounds pretty good.

Can't get much cooler than this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1ek1jwX4qo
 
  • #15
I usually say I'm a millionaire and have a house on the beach. They've never asked me what I study.
 
  • #16
E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.
Never lie. It's a deal-killer when (not if) you are found out. Be nice, be respectful, and tell the truth.
 
  • #17
E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.

Simply ask them what major they like you to be in!:biggrin:
 
  • #18
Tell them you're studying to be a priest (seminarian). If that doesn't work, go ahead and make it the truth.
 
  • #19
E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.

Assuming this isn't flame and you're really asking people on a physics forum what major to tell girls you're studying then I can pretty much assure you that you're not going to be able to pull off lying to them.

Why do you think you need to do that in the first place?
 
  • #20
I can see it having a polarizing effect. They may either recoil at your weirdness or be interested and attracted to it.
 
  • #21
E-Guy, you are going entirely the wrong way with this!
You must EMBRACE the physics within you! When a girl asks you what you major in you break out the "epic speech" moment and yell proudly, "My passion is Science! For Science is the key to everything! I will embark upon the lifelong journey to find the underlying laws of nature and rip them from her loins so that I may bring peace and prosperity to the world!" Then hold out your hand to her. "Will you join me upon this epic adventure? This amazing journey? For we shall explore it together, for all mankind."

And if she reaches for your hand, by god don't you ever let her go.
 
  • #22
I am basing this off of, "what do I tell girls", meaning you only want sex, not relationships. So lie away, doesn't matter. You'll meet the girl you want to be truthful with one day, or probably never. But still, at least you're successful, right?
 
  • #23
Drakkith said:
"My passion is Science! For Science is the key to everything! I will embark upon the lifelong journey to find the underlying laws of nature and rip them from her loins so that I may bring peace and prosperity to the world!"
Hope that the girl you're picking up never heard of Grigorij Perelman. Otherwise she may misunderstand you.

I'd rather try something like: "Hey, baby. I'm a scientists. Do you want to see my rocket?"
Or maybe: "Wanna hear my quick lesson on Black Holes?"
Or even: "Honey, don't you mind solving a 3-body problem?"

Science works, you just have to use it right.
 
  • #24
E-Guy said:
I am a current physics major and whenever I meet girls I need to know what major I should tell them I am in. I am saying finance for now but is there a better fit, what do yall tell girls you are majoring if you meet them outside of your field.

Since when did majoring in physics became a disreputable endeavor?
 
  • #25
Mentalist said:
I am basing this off of, "what do I tell girls", meaning you only want sex, not relationships. So lie away, doesn't matter. You'll meet the girl you want to be truthful with one day, or probably never. But still, at least you're successful, right?

This.

bp_psy said:
Since when did majoring in physics became a disreputable endeavor?

Not very long ago. When people started calling them nerds. :wink:

Also something related to Aero51's thread if you don't want to tell your major directly OR want to make it understandable (aero's case), tell a oversimplified, watered down version of it. Like if you are an aerospace engineer instead of saying

Im looking to research hyper-velocity projectiles. Maybe something in detonation propagation in supersonic/hypersonic flow. I'm also interested in turbulence too

Tell her "I invent fast-moving planes which causes ripples in the air."

In my case I'd say something like "I take small things, modify them with other small things and put them in iPhone to make it work."
 
  • #26
I'd expand on the physics theme and say why you're majoring in it like for its elegance at explaining the beauty of the world or that you want to help third world countries with new ideas (the gravity light...).

Besides any girl not interested in what you're doing will probably be uninteresting to you once you get to know her.
 
  • #27
Jimmy Snyder said:
I majored in finance, but I always told the girls it was physics.

:smile:

If the girls don't like you studying physics, they won't like you studying architecture, so...I don't know why you lie to them. What major you're studying isn't that important.
 
  • #28
SalvaAleman said:
:smile:

If the girls don't like you studying physics, they won't like you studying architecture, so...I don't know why you lie to them. What major you're studying isn't that important.

It could be important if people in some majors are known to be rich!:biggrin:
 
  • #29
Lisa! said:
It could be important if people in some majors are known to be rich!:biggrin:

Correct, there are girls who will base a relationship on money.

OP: If you want the real thing, just be honest. Read books and stay physically active.
 
  • #30
You mean physicists don't make a ton of money?

Guess I can stop hitting on Peng now.
 
  • #31
QuarkCharmer said:
You mean physicists don't make a ton of money?

Guess I can stop hitting on Peng now.

Aww, he's going to be sad now.
 
  • #32
jedishrfu said:
I'd expand on the physics theme and say why you're majoring in it like for its elegance at explaining the beauty of the world or that you want to help third world countries with new ideas (the gravity light...).

Besides any girl not interested in what you're doing will probably be uninteresting to you once you get to know her.

Wont work unless she is a physics fad.
 
  • #33
Kholdstare said:
Wont work unless she is a physics fad.

What?
 
  • #34
A few days ago I made a comment regarding this subject that got a lot of people angry...The gist of my conclusions: Tell them you are a writer or an artist.
 
  • #35
Aero51 said:
A few days ago I made a comment regarding this subject that got a lot of people angry...The gist of my conclusions: Tell them you are a writer or an artist.

I think you missed the point.
 
  • #36
Aero51 said:
A few days ago I made a comment regarding this subject that got a lot of people angry...The gist of my conclusions: Tell them you are a writer or an artist.

Her: "So what do you write? Can I see your art?"
You: "Uhh..."


Remember, lies tend to snowball until they destroy themselves, and you, under their own weight.
 
  • #37
First of all, I do write short stories. Secondly, my art is too abstract and personal for the public. It touches something deep inside me which apart of me holds sacred and dear to my heart. Only those I trust and love may see my paintings.
 
  • #38
Aero51 said:
First of all, I do write short stories. Secondly, my art is too abstract and personal for the public. It touches something deep inside me which apart of me holds sacred and dear to my heart. Only those I trust and love may see my paintings.

And the tower of lies climbs higher...
 
  • #39
As an aside, I remember seeing a documentary on a guy who kept his art secret for decades. During that time, he created a 15000 page fantasy novel and created thousands of drawings and montages about it.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Darger
 
  • #40
Instead of physics, you could always tell a girl you are studying to be a quantum mechanic.
 
  • #41
You found my wikipedia page!
 
  • #42
Aero51 said:
A few days ago I made a comment regarding this subject that got a lot of people angry...The gist of my conclusions: Tell them you are a writer or an artist.
If that's the case you really missed the point.
 
  • #43
I actually understand the OP's sentiment. Telling people you major in physics usually ellicits a strange reaction: They either look at you with doubt, because you don't fit the image they have in their mind of a physisist, or they act confused as to what it is you actually do, and why anyone would choose to study something, which to them, is probably worthless.

It can really be an awkward way to be introduced to someone, and generally leads to them jumping to a lot of conclusions about you. Sometimes it's easier to just lie, especially if you don't plan on seeing the person often.
 
  • #44
dipole said:
I actually understand the OP's sentiment. Telling people you major in physics usually ellicits a strange reaction: They either look at you with doubt, because you don't fit the image they have in their mind of a physisist, or they act confused as to what it is you actually do, and why anyone would choose to study something, which to them, is probably worthless.

Really? I've never had anyone do this to me when I tell them I'm going to go to college for astronomy or optical engineering.

It can really be an awkward way to be introduced to someone, and generally leads to them jumping to a lot of conclusions about you. Sometimes it's easier to just lie, especially if you don't plan on seeing the person often.

Well, I can understand feeling awkward, but it is exceedingly difficult for me to lie about anything. That plus I usually don't find that I even want to see people who don't approve of my hobbies/education/job. But, to each his own I suppose.
 
  • #45
Ok, I'm a bit confused about what is the goal here. You want to have a relationship? or do you want to have casual sex?

For the first question...Don't lie them, that would be stupid.

For the second one...Tell them whatever you want.
 
  • #46
Why the question? If you are majoring in physics then tell them you are majoring in physics? Simple.
 
  • #47
Dadface said:
Why the question? If you are majoring in physics then tell them you are majoring in physics? Simple.

+1 for truth and simplicity
 
  • #48
Nah bro, go with Rock and Roll studies. You can woo her with your guitar
 
  • #49
Woopydalan said:
Nah bro, go with Rock and Roll studies. You can woo her with your guitar
Most musicans' guitar skills aren't worth the risk. Got to back it up with licks. Just be honest.

There were plenty of guitar-posers in the 60's and early 70's, and I made a lot of money off them, buying,adjusting/repairing their equipment and re-selling it. Often, that was the big money, and walking-around money came from playing frat parties and other private gigs.
 

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