Social Skills
Navigate any social situation with ease and build stronger connections. 130 articles, newest first. Page 10 of 11.
Social Skills
How to Politely Deal with a Close Talker (6 Quick Tips)
Use these social cues to tell a close talker to back up without hurting the person's feelings or being rude.
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14 Tips On How To Improve Speaking Skills (Speak Like A Pro!)
If you feel nervous or flustered when it's your time to talk, use these actionable practices to be more articulate and well-spoken in the workplace and beyond.
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Should You Call Or E-mail? (What To Do In EVERY Situation!)
Knowing when to send an e-mail or pick up the phone is challenging. Learn how to decide, with 17 real-world scenarios to help you achieve your desired outcome.
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76 Ways to Comfort Someone When They're Feeling Down
If you are wondering how to comfort someone after a breakup, loss of a loved one, or an emotionally challenging time, here are 76 practical ways to support them.
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Have No Friends? Here's What You Can Do to Thrive
If having no friends is holding you back from thriving, we have tips and action steps that will change your life.
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Here's How to Expertly Deal with Rude People (& What to Say!)
Rude people can be stressful to deal with—it impacts us on a deeper level than we sometimes realize. Here are 10 tips for dealing with rude people effectively.
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How to Stand Up for Yourself: The Nice Person's Guide
Think being assertive means being aggressive? Research says the opposite. Learn 6 script-ready techniques to stand up for yourself while staying kind.
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8 Signs You're Socially Inept & How to Overcome Awkwardness
Some people have a natural way with social situations. Others, not so much. This article explains what awkward people are doing wrong and how you can fix it.
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10 Interpersonal Intelligence Skills you Need to Master
PQ, or interpersonal intelligence, involves how one navigates social settings. Develop these 10 characteristics to improve your PQ.
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Phubbing: What It Is, Why It Hurts, and How to Stop It
Phubbing, or phone snubbing, hurts more than you think. Here's the science on why it damages relationships and how to stop it.
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How to Get Someone to Confess or Tell the Truth
Science-backed techniques to get someone to confess or divulge information, using empathy, strategic evidence, and active listening.
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Psychopath Signs: How to Spot Them (Science-Backed Guide)
Learn the research-backed signs of a psychopath, how their brains differ, and evidence-based strategies to protect yourself. Includes the PCL-R checklist.
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