Names and genders changed to protect the innocent.
Mark and Bob are acquainted with each other. Mark feels strongly for Bob. Bob is rather indifferent to Mark. Mark is an okay acquaintance, but he has his quirks that make him unbearable to other people. Bob has a lot of patience, so the two of them can be said to hang out well enough together.
Mark is upset about this arrangement and decides to put more effort into attracting Bob's attention. Bob wants to understand Mark.
1. Do you think Mark is rational in this arrangement? 2. Is negative attention better than no attention at all for Mark? Why?
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Mark and Bob are acquainted with each other. Mark feels strongly for Bob. Bob is rather indifferent to Mark. Mark is an okay acquaintance, but he has his quirks that make him unbearable to other people. Bob has a lot of patience, so the two of them can be said to hang out well enough together.
Mark is upset about this arrangement and decides to put more effort into attracting Bob's attention. Bob wants to understand Mark.
1. Do you think Mark is rational in this arrangement?
2. Is negative attention better than no attention at all for Mark? Why?