Barney, who is a man, and Sarah, who is a woman, are late to class. They've both had a bad day so far and are frowning as they rush to class. They pass a friend of theirs also on the way to class. Research findings suggest that the friend is likely to think that:

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Research findings suggest that people are more likely to interpret women's negative expressions as being due to their emotional state, while men's similar expressions are often attributed to external circumstances. This leads to the perception that Sarah is being emotional, but Barney is likely just having a bad day.

Barney, Who Is a Man, and Sarah, Who Is a Woman