Experiment

[Xcop]

Bear I totally agree with you. I guess in my case its partly because I'm old,fat,ugly and bald with perhaps a wee bit of attitude too.


David

[bear]

All these things move people out of your way if you have the attitude that tells your brain to make the subliminal gestures that mark you as an alpha male

That's very deep, I'm curious Bear, what is an alpha male? sounds like something I should be

I stole this from a site called wiki:

A term originating from the animal kingdom, in which some species arrange individuals into a ranked order. For example in wolves, the pack order is split into two chains of command, one chain for the male, and one for the female. At the top of each chain is the 'Alpha' animal, and at the lowest of the chain is the 'omega' animal.

Thus, the position of 'Alpha Male' means the male in charge of all the other males in his social group.

This position can be seen being fought for, for example in school, by way of social interactions, group contests, or simply fighting to determine who is the 'hardest'.

The position of Alpha Male is seen as one of the most socially desirable (in wolves as well as humans) as having it enables a male to make decisions about how their social group/pack is run, to exact submission and obedience from subordinates, and generally to control things and boss others around at will. The power of the alpha male is matched only by that of the alpha female, who is just as in control as the alpha male is. Though in human society, individual ego and desire for authority often exclude the possibility of a partnership at the top. Humans seem to have a remarkable tendency for aggregating ultimate authority to one (usually male) person.

[Rhino]

I posted about this on Tues. in 'people commenting about kilts'. An American lady in London at the weekend was very taken with my kilt. I had gone to get some drinks, and she was very busy talking to Sarah and her friend about the 'warrior' clothing, and the'alpha male'. I gave her a card and Sarah and Charlie teased me for the rest of the day
So much for the alpha male
I do agree though about crowds parting and people becoming civil, even in London which to me seemed very crowded, noisy and fraught.
Cheers Rhino

[Canuck]

Definately a change in attutude. When I used to wear Levis or Dockers, I didn't have guys half my age walk up to me and say "Dude, you look awesome!" Nor did I have lady shopkeepers remark that I have great looking legs - even when I was wearing shorts.

This is so true. This past weekend, at our annual "Pork Rib Cook-off" festival, I wore a kilt and received the "nice legs" compliment from several women. The secret must have something to do with the motion of the kilt and the way it draws attention to the legs. (and rump for that matter.) Shorts just don't have what it takes.

What it wasn't the secret sauce

[bubba]

I suppose us kilted gents qualify as Alpha males. I've noticed that people do tend to step aside and service in the shops is certainly better.

[Graham]

Thus, the position of 'Alpha Male' means the male in charge of all the other males in his social group.

Thanks for that Bear, interesting!