In France, individuals who refuse alcohol, whether for health reasons, pregnancy, or religious beliefs, often feel pressured to explain their choice. This societal expectation highlights the...
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Understanding conversational biases to become more likable
The study on conversational habits published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin explores two key biases: the "reticence bias" and the "halo ignorance effect." The reticence bias leads...
Make time for meaningful social connections increases happiness
Esther Perel suggests that to increase happiness, you should make time for meaningful social connections. Whether through spontaneous gatherings or intentional conversations, building stronger...
How to get out of awkward situations
Handling awkward life situations requires grace and tact. Expert Sara Jane Ho suggests countering rudeness with a simple "Are you okay?" to signal boundaries with kindness. When forgetting someone's...
Effective tactics to expose a manipulator
Manipulators thrive on control and subtle tactics to influence others. Effective ways to catch them off guard include setting clear boundaries, calling out their behavior calmly, and staying...
Quality friendships enhance happiness and health more than children and relatives
The research report examines the impact of social networks on the survival of very old Australians over a 10-year period. The study found that having strong social networks, particularly with...
During a conversation, our brains synchronize
Large Language Models Facilitate Brain-to-Brain Communication in Conversations A study involving intracranial recordings during face-to-face conversations reveals that large language models (LLMs)...
Mastering conversation: how active listening keeps dialogue engaging
Effective conversationalists excel by actively listening, making others feel heard, and maintaining a natural flow. To avoid awkward pauses, focus fully on the speaker, using eye contact and body...
Effective responses to counteract gaslighting
When confronted with gaslighting, it's crucial to maintain your reality by calmly asserting your perspective, asking clarifying questions, and setting firm boundaries. These strategies help protect...
About being late
To be five minutes late is not really to be late. Late is when people start getting annoyed. Being eight minutes late is not perceived as being late, and gives your host just enough time to sit down...
Eight everyday habits that quietly reveal poor social intelligence
Social intelligence is the skill set that lets us read other people’s feelings, respect unspoken rules and adapt our behaviour smoothly. When that skill set is weak, it tends to leak out through...
If a family member will not change, focus on your healing and other bonds
When a loved one keeps the same hurtful behavior, trying to persuade them often fails. This guidance explains a different path, one that centers on your well being and on relationships that can...
Differences of only children
Only children are comparable to children with siblings in terms of personality, relationships with their parents, achievement, motivation, and personal adjustment. The importance of context and the...
Sentences showing low social skills
Using certain phrases in conversation can reveal a lack of social awareness and empathy. Expressions such as "No offense, but...", "I don't care," or "You always..." often indicate insensitivity,...
Pretty privilege, hallo effect: Being pretty brings help and chances, but also bias and risks
Pretty privilege is the idea that people seen as more attractive receive easier help, warmer reactions, and better chances in school, work, and daily life. People often trust them more at first...