Australians reading books in public to score dates

Australians are reading books to appear more intelligent or help score a date.

Behavioural expert Grazina Fechner told 3AW Breakfast hosts Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft it was less about intelligence and more about curiosity and growth.

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“Reading doesn’t make you more intelligent, it makes you appear like you are wanting to learn or be curious,” she said.

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