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1 in 10 people have such unusual personality trait combinations that researchers call them 'mutants"
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (653+ words) These major outliers break all the standard models. There are a lot of personality tests out there, and we humans are endlessly fascinated by them. There are the ones popular in pop-psychology like Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram. There are highly…...
Communication experts say highly likable people do 10 things in conversations to build relationships
14+ hour, 57+ min ago (446+ words) Make a lasting impression in every chat. Making friends and developing deeper, stronger relationships starts with good conversation. Sometimes that means small talk at work, while other times it’s the kind of conversation that really takes off at a party....
Social skills expert shares 3 'magic phrases' that make you more likable
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (255+ words) Sometimes, we need to overcommunicate how we feel about others. There’s a slight wrinkle in the notion that liking more people makes you more likable. Many people you like aren’t sure that you like them. The psychological phenomenon known as…...
There's a new personality type called the 'otrovert' and one major trait sets it apart
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (491+ words) You’re not an introvert. You’re not an extrovert. You’re not even really an ambivert. So what are you? So many of us have the desire to compartmentalize our personality traits into neat little boxes. “Oh, she’s such an INFJ. Oh,…...
My Gen Z kids stress about texting their elders. Here's how I taught them to 'translate."
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (724+ words) It’s almost like learning a different dialect. As a Gen X parent, the things my teen and young adult kids fret about often surprise (and occasionally amuse) me. For instance, texting anyone older than them causes far more consternation than…...
If you struggle with small talk, a simple acronym can make it a lot less painful
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (384+ words) All you have to remember is “FORD.” At the same time, others are shy and afraid they’ll say the wrong thing or run out of topics of conversation. Psychologists suggest those who are uncomfortable knowing what to say should use…...
'Boomer panic' is a real phenomenon, and there's a heartbreaking reason for it
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (235+ words) This isn’t just young generations bashing the old. In a video posted in September 2023, TikToker @myexistentialdread used the phrase “boomer panic” to explain how baby boomers (1946 to 1964) can quickly become unhinged when faced with the most minor problems. It all…...
The one simple rule that shows if someone is a good or bad person.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) It comes down to a specific type of kindness. Have you ever met somebody new and wondered if they were a good person with a mischievous streak or a bad person who can turn on the charm and behave occasionally?...
These 4 words can keep a conversation flowing forever no matter how bad you are at small talk
1+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) A simple four-word phrase can transform boring small talk into a genuinely interesting conversation. Many people find making small talk to be an excruciating experience. They think it’s boring to talk with a stranger about the weather, sports, or weekend…...
Communications expert shares the number one small talk mistake people make and how to fix it
1+ week, 2+ day ago (295+ words) It happens at the start of a lot of conversations. “They unknowingly turn the conversation back to themselves too quickly,” Fisher tells Parade. “It’s a natural impulse. We want to relate, to show we understand. But what often happens is…...