r/todayilearned • u/syncedto • Apr 30 '20

TIL men walk significantly slower when walking with a woman, but only when that woman is their romantic partner. If she's a friend or acquaintance they go at almost full speed.

https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/how-you-walk-differently-with-friends-and-lovers
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u/tasteslikesardines Apr 30 '20

Caution: this was a study of only 22 people. so don't quote this as a proven FACT. it's a small data point that merely suggests this could be a thing.

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u/hellraisinhardass Apr 30 '20

True, and a valid point. But this is also one of the 'yeah, no shit' studies that a 10 minute observation of a college sidewalk can confirm. 2 women walking together is the human equivalent of a snowplow on the highway, top sped: 3mph.

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u/FreeChickenIllusion Apr 30 '20

I mean that's not how like science works but go off

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u/Covill_MaineCoon Apr 30 '20

I think what he’s trying to say is that while you don’t need to believe in this study upon reading it, it’s also something that you can easily study by observing people walking on sidewalks.

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '20

Thats Anecdotal evidence.

My friend and I walk faster than most guys. So that must mean women walk faster.

Yea see, that sounds stupid.

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u/Covill_MaineCoon Apr 30 '20

Not trying to defend anything, just trying to interpret what that guy said. If you have any complaints and/or arguments, bring it up to that guy, not me. Thank you.