asserts that Terran social interactions are nearly as interesting, if significantly less logical, than science.

yeah, they're pretty engaging to study.

attempting to ascertain if there is a pattern

familial and platonic interactions appear to have significant differences, but not in all cases

let me know what you discover, eh?

it depends on the person/family/culture you're studying. Romantic interactions are a third category.

compatibility of personality and level of intimacy shared is more predictive than the class of interaction, personally.

Gender also seems to have a significant role

Poke_chan, if I find a way to quantify friendship I will certainly attempt to share in a way that you will understand easily

doubts that there is a way to quantify Terran social interactions since there are so many unpredictable emotions involved.

suspects you're right on that.

that last bit is very true.

this is true.