Audrey is left thinking, "Who is this guy?" She's intrigued by his utter lack of sexual neediness. Here, obviously, is a man who is very picky about his women and all about making sexual decisions on his own terms.
In the morning, Audrey wakes up and Greg is the image of coolness. With her senses back in order, she soon discovers on her own that he had not "taken advantage" of her. She's intrigued.
In an ironic twist, Greg actually lets her leave his apartment ... passing what Emily and I agree was a test by Audrey's character to see if he really was man enough to let her go.
Of course, in the midst of other plot complications incidental to the point at hand, he doesn't really let her get away. And as soon as he sees her again, it's very obvious that Audrey is digging him. Still, Greg plays it cool. His paws aren't all over her and he's probably still not even convinced for himself. He refuses to "chase" her.
Greg has succeeded wildly at the "Big Four." He is masculine, his intrigue interests her, he is CONFIDENT, and -- importantly -- he INSPIRES CONFIDENCE in her that she is safe in his presence.
So the 30 minutes begin ticking.
Make no mistake, he may have been able to steal a kiss and start having his fun with her right then and there. But watching the movie, you can't imagine Greg blowing his high-end persona and being such a shortsighted bonehead. Nope, this guy is for real.
And, sure enough ... about a half an hour later, he is rewarded by Audrey's show of affection toward him. And let's not overlook the fact that Audrey knew exactly what was going on there and responded with the awe-inspiring manner of feminine charm and class which defined her entire acting career.
By the time night falls upon 1953 Rome, having spent the day with Audrey -- and having withstood the tests posed by the interest of other men -- he reaps the benefits of being a man who deserves. A princess has fallen in love with him.
Now listen, I fully get that if two people realize that sexual chemistry is "on," there's no logical reason to wait around. But the sheer confidence and prowess associated with escalating sexual tension is what separates the needy and the sex-focused also-rans from the true champions at enjoying a passion-filled life. The patience of a man who knows the raw power of sexual tension contributes to his ability to deserve a princess. And he tends to settle for nothing less, does he not?
Yeah, but we're discussing a 54-year-old work of fiction here. Or are we?
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