Expectancy Violation
Okay, so I was walking to the library to go type out my essay for my english class when I seen this girl sitting by herself. I thought to myself, what a perfect opportunity for me to do my homework. I then brang out my phone and acted like I was texting somebody. She was on her phone as well. I began to walk towards her casually and then sat right beside her. Kinda at least three inches away. In my mind she probably felt violated but I continued to act like nothing was wrong. It took a good ten seconds for her to finally react to the expectancy violation.She moved down a little to try and create some space between us. As soon as she did that I filled that space quickly and still continued to text on my phone like the way I was acting was completely normal. I heard a slight giggle from her and I couldnt help and smile and giggle back. I looked over to her and there she was, not mad or irritated but smiling. I told her hi and then explained myself for such the behavior. In the end she said she did feel violated and that she thought it was quite funny because no one ever did that to her.
This was an expectancy violation because I invaded her personal space. What made me choose this as an expectancy violation was because I had a problem choosing what to do and I felt like this was the perfect timing for it since she was by herself.
Reward : I'm not sure what I was seen as but I felt it could have been a positive reward because if it were to be a negative reward she would've said something to me like “excuse me” or “could you please give me some space” or she could have easily just walked away.
Result: I believed the expectancy violation resulted in liking in that moment because she laughed at the situation instead of blowing up. Also when I went to look at her to see her reaction she smiled when I was pretty much expecting either a poker face or a mad face.
This was an expectancy violation because I invaded her personal space. What made me choose this as an expectancy violation was because I had a problem choosing what to do and I felt like this was the perfect timing for it since she was by herself.
Reward : I'm not sure what I was seen as but I felt it could have been a positive reward because if it were to be a negative reward she would've said something to me like “excuse me” or “could you please give me some space” or she could have easily just walked away.
Result: I believed the expectancy violation resulted in liking in that moment because she laughed at the situation instead of blowing up. Also when I went to look at her to see her reaction she smiled when I was pretty much expecting either a poker face or a mad face.