For example, in storylines involving house parties or trips to London, Justin can be seen trying to leverage the group's collective failures to make himself look better. He is often the first to mock his friends in front of women, a classic deflection tactic known as "propping." By belittling Will or Simon, Justin hopes to signal to potential partners that he is not one of "them." This strategy consistently backfires, as the women of The Inbetweeners generally possess a higher social intelligence than the boys, easily seeing through the facade.