Author Question: Bethany and Mark are out at a fancy dinner, celebrating the five year anniversary of when they began ... (Read 39 times)

yoroshambo · **on:** Jun 18, 2018

Bethany and Mark are out at a fancy dinner, celebrating the five year anniversary of when they began dating. They reminisce about the beginning of their relationship and how they met.

According to the statistics, what is the most likely way in which they met and started dating?

a. They were set up on a blind date, and although they lived hours apart from one another, they were able to make the relationship work.
b. They worked together at a grocery store for one year before dating.
c. They met on an online dating site.
d. Through a chance encounter, they passed by each other while jogging at the park, and it was love at first site.

Question 2

Amanda is a 41-year old divorced mother of two, who has recently returned to the dating scene. After several unsuccessful dates, a friend of Amanda's recommends she use an online dating site. What would be an advantage for Amanda in the online service?

a. Amanda will be able to learn about the values and personalities of potential partners before being distracted by appearances.
b. Amanda does not have to worry about potential partners misrepresenting themselves.
c. Amanda will most likely meet someone with whom she will encounter on a regular basis.
d. Amanda can exaggerate and modify certain attributes about herself, thus giving her a better chance of meeting an ideal partner.