Why Do Female Students Listen to Male Students' Questions Without Interacting?

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The discussion centers around the behavior of a female student who listens to a male student's questions directed at a professor but does not engage in conversation herself. Participants explore various interpretations of her actions, considering social dynamics, personal attraction, and potential shyness. The scope includes social interaction, psychology, and speculative reasoning.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the female student may be shy or hesitant to interrupt the conversation between the male student and the professor.
  • Others humorously propose outlandish explanations for her behavior, such as being a "hit man for the Russian Mafia" or having a crush on the professor.
  • A few participants speculate that she might have the same question as the male student but chooses not to ask it.
  • There are suggestions that the male student should initiate a conversation with her about homework or the lecture to break the ice.
  • Concerns are raised about the potential for misinterpretation of intentions, with one participant sharing a cautionary tale about a male student who had ulterior motives in a similar context.
  • Some participants express that the situation might be innocent and not indicative of any deeper issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the reasons behind the female student's behavior. Multiple competing views remain, with some leaning towards shyness and others suggesting various humorous or speculative explanations.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of assumptions about social interactions and personal motivations, with no clear resolution on the underlying reasons for the female student's lack of engagement.

  • #361
theoritician said:
I reaslied I was a bit unfair. I was just a bit suspicious about your intentions but what the heck.

I like all maths and maths oriented subjects. Hobbies are mainly solo sports.

Most of the entire thread has been about 'you' getting over you being so 'self-conscious', being less inhibited, gaining some 'social confidence', etc.

Your answer (above) was one of the first that I remember reading that was. (It didn't hurt, did it, really?)

You may have some qualities that YOU think are inhibiting you from being more sociable with that woman, but whatever they are, you can either be tied up and controlled by them; or, release them one at a time, and to realize that most people have them to some degree or another (some people hide them well, behind humor, their confidence, their attractiveness, their intelligence, etc--see that 'popularity thread' for more, where ever it was for how some people get through it)-----some women may not go out for days because of a zit----
---if you dwell on the negatives, that's where you'll 'find yourself'------

If you like 'solo sports' ---keep that in mind when you see her next--it may help.
 
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  • #362
Tip #176: in the class, sit next to her -- then ask her "what did the prof just say?"

Tip #133: before you sit next to her, say "hi."

Tip #217: if she responds with "hi," say "how are you?"

Tip #1296: "did you see the movie Fifth Element?"
 
  • #363
Please lock this thread. People who don't listen don't deserve help.
 
  • #364
cyrusabdollahi said:
Please lock this thread. People who don't listen don't deserve help.
Forget it, Jake. It's General Discussion.
 
  • #365
EnumaElish said:
Tip #176: in the class, sit next to her -- then ask her "what did the prof just say?"

Tip #133: before you sit next to her, say "hi."

Tip #217: if she responds with "hi," say "how are you?"

Tip #1296: "did you see the movie Fifth Element?"

"I was locked in the basement till the age of 17. Could you please explain some basic things about social interactions to me?"
 
  • #366
zoobyshoe said:
"I was locked in the basement till the age of 17. Could you please explain some basic things about social interactions to me?"

Talk and be understanding using emotions.
 
  • #367
Had a very good talk to her as we have similar interests. Maybe got too casual and carried away with the discussion that I forgot to ask her name again! I think I know what is going on.
 
  • #368
Well that's a start. :approve: Next time, ask her her name.
 
  • #369
theoritician said:
Had a very good talk to her as we have similar interests. Maybe got too casual and carried away with the discussion that I forgot to ask her name again! I think I know what is going on.
Way to go, theoritician!
 
  • #370
Schrödinger's Dog said:
I'm only teasing I know what you meant. You meant he was in the way :-p

Course the most depressing but kinda obvious answer is that you asked the professor what she was going to ask, and he cleared it up, so she wandered off. Next time she makes to leave ask her if she was having the same problem (something in common) If yes then get her involved in the conversation and then chat to her afterwards. If she likes you pow shazaam go for a date, then it's marriage, a honeymoon in the Bahamas, the skys the limit :smile: I'm serious about the asking her bit though. :smile:

Wise answer. Striking up a conversation is always the best way to gain information.
 
  • #371
theoritician?-----

(hopefully you're too occupied to answer)
 
  • #372
rewebster said:
theoritician?-----

(hopefully you're too occupied to answer)

to answer what?

Theoretically, I feel I have solved the question of the thread. What remains is to verify it experimentally.
 
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  • #373
Are you Pivoxa?
 
  • #374
JasonRox said:
Are you Pivoxa?
Striking similarity.
 
  • #375
The trick to girls is to be yourself, maintain integrity, give and receive values, and do your own thing. Most people forget about themselves in relationships. I was that person before where all I thought about was my relationship. I guess that's normal when you're young with a nice first girlfriend.
 
  • #376
theoritician said:
Theoretically, I feel I have solved the question of the thread. What remains is to verify it experimentally.
Yeah -- dip her in phenolphthalein and see what colour she turns... :-p
 
  • #377
JasonRox said:
Are you Pivoxa?

If it is Pivoxa, then it means he's gotten over the girl from high school that he sees on the bus, which is a good thing!
 
  • #378
JasonRox said:
The trick to girls is to be yourself, maintain integrity, give and receive values, and do your own thing. Most people forget about themselves in relationships. I was that person before where all I thought about was my relationship. I guess that's normal when you're young with a nice first girlfriend.

So you forgot about yourself. But all you thought was your relationship. Isn't that a contradiction?

I am pretty good at being myself and actually didn't follow most of the suggestions offered in this thread although maybe regretabally in some cases. But there are still opportunties ahead.
 
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  • #379
cristo said:
If it is Pivoxa, then it means he's gotten over the girl from high school that he sees on the bus, which is a good thing!

:confused:
I went to an all boys high school.

No more speculation about pivoxa please. theoritician is theoritician.
 
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