Moore (2010) Human Nonverbal Courtship Behavior-A brief historical review reading supposedly focuses on a specific aspect of romantic relationships - that of "courting" - or the stages before hooking up (literally & figuratively). Almost all NVC within a "courtship" context (related to grooming, flirting, attraction, etc.) may apply across any relational context. We know that the dating research looks at encoded NVC, but does so from the view of the decoder/observer. Thus, we may never really know intentionality (bc obv not all NVC is conscious!) - though that doesn't stop people from assumptions! Finally, at the end, Moore rightly notes that this research is largely observational, focusing on the behaviors themselves - not on the effectiveness or failure of doing certain behaviors (& assuming the ultimate goal is courtship, not quasi-courtship).

Speculate on & debate these issues & their implications for future studies, real-world encounters, societal myths, etc.