Category Archives: Psychology

Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other

Is author Sherry Turkle alone? Has she experienced a massive increase in loneliness since the development of smart phones or is she just so smart and mature, she can handle technology, while the plebs are not to be trusted with … Continue reading

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Impression Management

From ReadySetPsych: Personality is not fixed. Your personality adapts depending on the situation you find yourself in. This is completely normal. Even without thinking about it, you will act differently depending on the situation. Emotions are the same way. It … Continue reading

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Top 10 traits of likable people

From ReadySetPsych: Sociable Friendly Reliable Open-minded Emotionally stable Confident Emotionally intelligent A positive influence Similar to others Easy to read * Sociable people are likable because they spend more time around people. More social interaction means more opportunities to make … Continue reading

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How To Make A Good First Impression

From ReadySetPsych: Practice self-awareness Take care of your appearance Use your social skills Learn to read a room Understand situations Really listen Practice confidence Have a good attitude And always be yourself

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How To Get To Know Someone

From ReadySetPsych: Do things with them Pay attention Don’t make assumptions Ask them questions Watch what they do Make them comfortable Talk to their loved ones Build a genuine friendship Give it time

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