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People who have engaged with this theory often react with amusement. A group discussion highlights how women are now scrutinizing their jewelry choices, and some humorously express resignation, joking about changing their accessories to avoid scaring men away. For example, one woman laments, "I'm decked out in pearls, and now I understand why men aren't sliding into my DMs."
Men, too, weigh in on the debate. Some suggest that subtle jewelry like small pearl earrings is unlikely to be noticeable or impactful. Others joke that bigger, more noticeable accessories—like large hoops or dangling earrings—are more likely to draw attention, not to repel.