Daily Archives: April 28, 2021

Impression Management

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

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

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

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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Academic Horror Stories

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Luke Ford

From the New York Review of Books: * Among the best known involves an adjunct at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh who taught French for twenty-five years, her salary never rising above $20,000, before dying nearly homeless in 2013 at the … Continue reading →

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