well I've witnessed this phenomenon in the real world, so I can't discount the existence of this, stereotype label aside.
I've met the opposite as well, charming, well dressed, and physically fit engineer types who can hold a conversation with the opposite sex without any awkward vibes at all.
The awkward types seem to lack some dating experience and thus cannot discern positive/negative social cues or read body language as well.
> I've met the opposite as well, charming, well dressed, and physically fit engineer types who can hold a conversation with the opposite sex without any awkward vibes at all.
> The awkward types seem to lack some dating experience and thus cannot discern positive/negative social cues or read body language as well.
I hate replying to this, but here it goes: have you even given positive social cues to guys who weren't "charming, well dressed and physically fit engineer types"? Also, if you're only getting "awkward vibes" from unattractive guys, that might not be a problem with their social skills (at least not in the way you're putting it; charm is a social skill).
Not to mention, what does "well dressed and physically fit" even have to do with "awkward"?
Dressing well and taking care of your body are social cues, that you meet the dress 'standards' of the group (whatever they are) and that you are capable of managing your own body.
