Part 4/11:
The Impact of Internet Culture and Fear of Rejection
The phenomenon is rooted deeply in the modern digital age, where cameras are omnipresent, and social shaming is just a click away. This pervasive fear of missteps—being branded a creep or harassed—has paralyzed many young men from making approaches. The experiment vividly illustrates this paralysis, with many reacting defensively or suspiciously because societal norms around flirtation and initiating contact have shifted dramatically in recent years.