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    This social experiment tested whether strangers would accept a fist bump from another stranger. Researchers hypothesised that 15 out of 20 people would feel uncomfortable from the unexpected interaction. The experiment was conducted in Heroes Park in Manila. Researchers approached strangers and offered a fist bump while recording reactions. Most targets, 12 out of 20, were shocked and confused by the unexpected gesture. A few felt happy or like they knew it was coming. The experiment supported the hypothesis that surprising strangers elicits unease, showing people are unfamiliar with random physical greetings from unknown people.

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    This social experiment tested whether strangers would accept a fist bump from another stranger. Researchers hypothesised that 15 out of 20 people would feel uncomfortable from the unexpected interaction. The experiment was conducted in Heroes Park in Manila. Researchers approached strangers and offered a fist bump while recording reactions. Most targets, 12 out of 20, were shocked and confused by the unexpected gesture. A few felt happy or like they knew it was coming. The experiment supported the hypothesis that surprising strangers elicits unease, showing people are unfamiliar with random physical greetings from unknown people.

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    This social experiment tested whether strangers would accept a fist bump from another stranger. Researchers hypothesised that 15 out of 20 people would feel uncomfortable from the unexpected interaction. The experiment was conducted in Heroes Park in Manila. Researchers approached strangers and offered a fist bump while recording reactions. Most targets, 12 out of 20, were shocked and confused by the unexpected gesture. A few felt happy or like they knew it was coming. The experiment supported the hypothesis that surprising strangers elicits unease, showing people are unfamiliar with random physical greetings from unknown people.

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    This social experiment tested whether strangers would accept a fist bump from another stranger. Researchers hypothesised that 15 out of 20 people would feel uncomfortable from the unexpected interaction. The experiment was conducted in Heroes Park in Manila. Researchers approached strangers and offered a fist bump while recording reactions. Most targets, 12 out of 20, were shocked and confused by the unexpected gesture. A few felt happy or like they knew it was coming. The experiment supported the hypothesis that surprising strangers elicits unease, showing people are unfamiliar with random physical greetings from unknown people.

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    College of Arts and Sciences

    General Psychology

    SOCIAL EXPERIMENT

    I. Title of the Experiment:

    A Fist Bump to a Stranger

    II. Rationale of the Study:


    This social experiment will be conducted to see if a random person is willing to fist bump
    a stranger. Through performing a sudden and unexpected task in a public place with
    strangers, researchers will look into how emotional expressions on the face affect how
    the body reacts to social stimuli during encounters as well as how these reactions affect
    physiological and behavioral responses. The researchers are going to observe and find
    out how they will respond and behave in that specific situation.

    III. Hypothesis
    Giving a fist bump to random people causes uncomfortable feelings and embarrassment
    for them. At least 15 out of 20 people experience shyness and awkwardness as a result
    of their unexpected actions toward strangers. The rest of the participants feel delighted
    and surprised because of the surprise that researchers have in their hands.

    IV. Location and Materials


    The chosen place to collect the data is Heroes Park, which is located in Manila. This
    place was picked because of its popularity with tourists and offers a good possibility that
    researchers will run into a variety of people for the experiment.

    V. Procedure
    1. Researchers create the necessary materials, which include the sweets and cameras.
    Before conducting the experiment, they ensure that everything is in order.
    2. Researchers would go to the specified location to find the targets.
    3. Researchers will approach the stranger with a fist bump.
    4. Two of the researchers will record the interaction to observe the target's reactions
    and behaviors.
    5. Researchers will collect information by taking notes while observing the interaction.

    VI. Results
    Twelve people (12) out of twenty targets (20) were shocked and confused. Three
    people (3) felt happy about the interaction. Three people (3) acted like they already knew
    about it. One (1) was scared and shy, and one (1) refused to interact. 

    VII. Interpretation
    The social experiment led the researchers to different reactions and responses.
    Most of the targeted people were shocked and confused. It was because of the sudden
    action towards them. They didn’t know the meaning of it, and they didn’t know what they
    should do. Others felt happy after seeing and getting the surprise in the researcher’s hand.
    Some already know what’s happening in interaction because this kind of situation is
    trending and circulating on social media. They are also scared and shy because the
    researchers are strangers and their actions are unusual for them. Researchers also got
    rejected because the target didn’t want any interaction and it was done on the escalator.

    VIII. Conclusion
    Working on the social experiment was a great learning experience for the
    researchers. It was unforgettable to observe the reactions of the participants. Seeing the
    responses of the participants was noteworthy. With the data in hand, the researchers
    concluded the experiment. The initial estimate of fifteen (15) people showing unease as the
    hypothesis of this study was nearly met, with twelve (12) expressing perplexity about the
    researchers' meaning and one (1) flatly refusing the offer. The participants were likely
    unfamiliar with this type of surprising approach. Considering that it is unusual to make a
    random fist bump with a stranger, they are more likely to get shocked and confused when a
    stranger suddenly approaches them.

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