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An '''indicator of interest''', often abbreviated as IOI, is an indicator that a person is interested in you romantically. The term was coined by [[PUA|pick-up artists]], who often considered that it was necessary to wait for an IOI from a woman in order to approach her. Thus it follows from this theory that being able to perceive IOIs is an important component of dating success for most men. | An '''indicator of interest''', often abbreviated as IOI, is an indicator that a person is interested in you romantically. The term was coined by [[PUA|pick-up artists]], who often considered that it was necessary to wait for an IOI from a woman in order to approach her successfully. Thus it follows from this theory that being able to perceive IOIs is an important component of dating success for most men. | ||
There are many variations of IOIs. Not all people who are romantically interested are able to give out IOIs properly due to shyness or other difficulties. In addition, many dating-challenged people claim to not get IOIs often enough, if at all. As female provided IOIs seem vague (perhaps owing to their general tendency towards sexual coyness), in some cases this lack of perceived IOIs can be caused by social deficits that make one unable to recognize them, e.g. those common to people who suffer from [[Asperger's syndrome|autism]]. | There are many variations of IOIs. Not all people who are romantically interested are able to give out IOIs properly due to shyness or other difficulties. In addition, many dating-challenged people claim to not get IOIs often enough, if at all. As female provided IOIs seem vague (perhaps owing to their general tendency towards sexual coyness), in some cases this lack of perceived IOIs can be caused by social deficits that make one unable to recognize them, e.g. those common to people who suffer from [[Asperger's syndrome|autism]]. | ||