Foodie call: The new dating trend emerging on the scene?
The Foodie Call is a new dating trend that involves a person scheduling a date with someone they aren't interested in, to get a free meal
This trend is
more common in women, with 33% of heterosexual women admitting to engaging in at least one foodie call in a study of 357 women, and 23% of heterosexual women acknowledging participation in a foodie call in a second study of 820 women1. The study also found that women who expressed belief in more traditional gender roles and those who scored higher in the "dark triad" (narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism) of personality traits were more likely to engage in a foodie call1.The Foodie Call is considered unacceptable by most women, with 85% of respondents reporting it as moderately to extremely unacceptable1. The trend is not limited to any gender and can happen in various types of relationships1.The Foodie Call can be seen as a form of deception and exploitation in romantic relationships, and it is important to note that such behavior can be harmful to both parties involved. Building emotional intelligence and promoting healthy communication in relationships can help prevent such behaviors and lead to more fulfilling and respectful interactions.