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- People rely on cognitive scripts to inform their choices about where to eat, especially during dates.
- A survey of 562 university students showed that formal public dining is preferred for first dates, while various settings, including home-cooked meals, are acceptable for longer-term relationships.
- Gender differences indicated that women are generally more adaptable than men regarding dining venue appropriateness for dates, highlighting the role of evolving eating scripts in relationships.
Article Abstract
People use cognitive scripts to decide to eat in particular settings, such as selecting where to eat on dates during courtship. We surveyed 562 university students about scripts for eating on dates. Public, formal eating settings were seen as more appropriate for first dates, but a broader variety of settings, including individuals' homes, was considered appropriate for dates in long-term relationships. Gender analysis revealed that women were more flexible than men about appropriateness of eating places for dates. These findings suggest that scripts may guide eating decisions and behaviors, particularly among women, and that eating scripts may become more flexible as relationships develop.
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