From: Forbes

New Research Examines the Reluctance We Feel Before Offering Support to Someone in Need

A new study published in Psychological Science urges us not to think twice about offering support or condolences to a friend or acquaintance in need. The study suggests that we have a tendency to underestimate how positively recipients respond to our expressions of support.

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