n females. Females displayed facial coloring (make-up), clothing (some revealing of body), scents, jewelry on hands, around neck, and in ears, and coloration of fingernails. Females could pose an inviting body posture to promote initiation and took part in selecting which males are acceptable.These types of behaviors witnessed were all part of the American cultural style of initiation of mate selection. Some of the activities and patterns listed can cross cultural boundaries. Face painting, ornate dress, and scent proliferation have been witnessed in many societies at different times throughout the world and history. One common pattern that was mutual between the sexes was the utility of a social lubricant. The individuals witnessed took part in the consumption of alcoholic beverages to induce social interactivity. At the end of the observation period (approx. 1.5 hrs. later) some of the females had selected a male of perceived appropriate value. Note that of the pairings, more symmetrically attractive females attracted more symmetrically attractive males. This holds true with other cultures and the rest of the animal kingdom. The most fit male may be seen as the most attractive in this situation and the female who can chose him does so. Fitness and symmetry are both properties that can reveal genetic superiority. It is only natural of the female to select a mate of adequate reproductive potential. This is observed in the study and matches the correlating informaiton about mate selection. Humans follow the same mate selecting pattern as the rest of the animal kingdom.Although highly modified and complex in comparison to the rest of the animal world the results are still the same. The most capable male will be selected in the light of the most fit female. Competition is inherent in this system and, for humans, both sexes try to promote maximum success. The behavioral patterns witnessed are products of societal influe...
