Based on the study by Harold Kelley (1950) presented in your text, if you were to describe yourself to a blind date as being witty, how would she be most likely to view a slightly sarcastic comment you make?

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According to Kelley's study, when people have positive expectations about someone, they tend to interpret ambiguous behavior in a positive way. In this scenario, the blind date expects the person to be witty, so she is most likely to interpret the slightly sarcastic comment as being funny and witty rather than rude or insensitive.

Based on the Study by Harold Kelley (1950) Presented in Your