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How Men Get Penalized for Straying from Masculine Norms
When women behave in ways that don’t fit their gender stereotype — for example, by being assertive — they are viewed as less likable and ultimately less hirable. Does that same hold true for men? Are
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Harvard and Cornell researchers find that people like you more than you think
If you’re hard on yourself about how you come off in social situations, especially when it comes to making first impressions, you’re not alone. But there’s good news. A recent study published in the Association
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Want to Seem More Likable? Try This
For many of us, meeting new people can be an anxiety-inducing affair. Am I talking too much? Was my handshake too weak? Did I make too much eye contact? Too little? Am I boring? Are
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The trick to learning when to cut your losses
You’ve popped down the shops to pick up some milk. Halfway there you remember that this particular shop is actually closed on Sunday afternoons. And as far as you know, there are no others open
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People Like You More Than You Think, a New Study Suggests
You may not get a second chance at making a first impression — but a recent study suggests that you probably don’t need one anyway. The research, published in the journal Psychological Science, finds that
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The invisible people are shouting ‘We’re here! We’re corporeal! Get used to it!’
Several years ago, a pair of college-age women took turns walking on a well-traveled path across the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. Upon encountering another pedestrian, the women did one of three
