Magnificence principle
Lessons from Indian Peafowl
Open the fan.
Train-Fan Courtship
Core lesson
Some gifts are meant to be opened fully in the light.
Biological basis
Male Indian Peafowl display elongated ornamental train feathers in a large fan during courtship, often vibrating or positioning the train to attract female attention.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
DisplayMagnificenceAttractionSelf-expressionRevealing gifts