Comment on What Is Signaling, Really?

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:02:59 GMT

Remember, a good signal is one that is harmful if false. I don't think many employers are going to be bothered by the idea that you went to college because you wanted to get a prestigious job - especially since admitting to that also implies that the job you're interviewing for is prestigious and one you desire.

Equally, in the right relationship, admitting that you use PUA techniques is simply going to make you seem more honest. If you're trying to manipulate or trick them in to dating you, it's a horrible idea, since they'll start picking apart all your lies and misdirections. If you've genuinely an honest, upright person towards them, it's great, because they'll start looking for falsehoods and not find any - which means they'll trust you more in the future. (This is from personal experience - one 4 year relationship and one 9 month relationship. Yes, at the same time. Yes, they know about each other. Yes, this is a very nice position to be in :))

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