Kim and Dan have worked together for nearly a year in the same area of the office. They have gone to lunch at approximately the same time each work day and have eaten lunch in the same diner near the office building. Recently, they have begun to see each other socially after work. What is probably behind this new dating relationship?

Attraction by proximity

Explanation: Social attraction could be gradually nurtured or developed between individuals who share common interest such as in the case of Kim and Dan. Kim and Dan Maintain close attachment in most of their regular routine. Attraction as a result of proximity usually develops solely due to the fact that attracted individuals usually do regular chores almost in tandem. They both may not have any sort of desire towards each other before hand but through regular engagement in similar activities, a natural feeling of mutual attraction might be developed.

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