A psychologist found your chances of getting a date could come down to something as simple as whether it's sunny

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Women are more likely to agree to a date when it's sunny out.

If you start looking for studies on flirting and romantic attraction, the psychologist Nicolas Guéguen's name comes up repeatedly.

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For years, Guéguen has been researching the science of heterosexual courtship; he and his colleagues have published multiple papers on what makes a woman more likely to agree to go out with a man.

As it turns out, it's not just about how the guy looks - environmental factors may play a huge role. As in, gentlemen will probably want to pose their request on a sunny day, but not when carrying a gym bag.

Below, we've rounded up some of Guéguen's most intriguing insights.

Keep in mind that you should always take study findings with a grain of salt, especially when they come from a single researcher. There's no telling whether all of these results will apply to you and your romantic interactions.

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But taken together, these findings do suggest that there are ways for men to boost their appeal in the eyes of women - without putting in much effort.