You Need to Talk to Someone but Feel Like You Have Nothing Interesting to Say – Here’s What to Do Next

You Need to Talk to Someone but Feel Like You Have Nothing Interesting to Say – Here’s What to Do Next

I remember that when I was younger and had to go to different events, one of my biggest fears was that I would end up talking to someone and we wouldn’t find any common ground. I would wonder what we’d...
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Should You Tell Someone Something Embarrassing? Here’s What Psychology Says

Should You Tell Someone Something Embarrassing? Here’s What Psychology Says

Have you ever discovered something embarrassing about yourself and immediately wondered how long it had been that way? Or, even worse, how many people had noticed without saying a word? I think that second question would bother me most. Especially...
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They Remember Your Name. You Have Absolutely No Idea What Theirs Is – Here’s What to Say

They Remember Your Name. You Have Absolutely No Idea What Theirs Is – Here’s What to Say

Like everyone else, I’ve met a large number of people at client meetings, friends’ gatherings, events, conferences, training sessions, launches, and less formal gatherings. I may recognize someone immediately and remember where we met, what company...
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80 Fun Labor Day Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults – Easy to Hard

80 Fun Labor Day Trivia Questions and Answers for Adults – Easy to Hard

The beginning of September always feels special to me (I love autumn, but I LOVE the relaxing time and time off before the fall!). Summer is basically over, vacations are behind us, the kids are back at school, the days...
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We’re Told Social Media Is Making Us Miserable. Researchers Followed Nearly 2,000 U.S. Adults for a Year to See If That Was True

We’re Told Social Media Is Making Us Miserable. Researchers Followed Nearly 2,000 U.S. Adults for a Year to See If That Was True

I have always thought social media depends a lot on what we do with it. I use it every day – I need it for work, but I also use it for news; sometimes I find a study, a place,...
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Someone Tells You Good News. What You Say Next Can Bring You Closer – or Kill the Moment

Someone Tells You Good News. What You Say Next Can Bring You Closer – or Kill the Moment

Good news – we all love having it, and most of us like sharing it. I say most of us because even I have gone through situations where I shared my good news selectively: not every piece of good news,...
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You Just Embarrassed Yourself in Front of Everyone – Research Found One Reaction That Can Improve How They See You

You Just Embarrassed Yourself in Front of Everyone – Research Found One Reaction That Can Improve How They See You

I’ve worked in communication and PR for more than 21 years, and I still think one of the hardest moments to handle well is knowing what to do after embarrassing yourself in public – and these moments are almost unavoidable....
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People Think This Makes a Better Impression in Conversation – Research Found the Opposite. Most of Us Have Done It

People Think This Makes a Better Impression in Conversation – Research Found the Opposite. Most of Us Have Done It

Once in a while I read a study or discover a new term and my reaction is: “OMG, I know someone who does that!” Or: “OMG, I noticed that, but I didn’t know it had a name!” It was the...
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What You Say After a Compliment Can Make People Like You Less – New Research Found

What You Say After a Compliment Can Make People Like You Less – New Research Found

I love receiving compliments, and I love making sincere compliments too. But I didn’t always know what to say when someone complimented me. I’m not getting into the psychology of feeling worthy of praise here. I’m talking about the reply...
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75 Halloween Facts You Probably Didn’t Know: Weird History, Traditions, Candy & More

75 Halloween Facts You Probably Didn’t Know: Weird History, Traditions, Candy & More

Halloween is so loved: we know the pumpkins, costumes, candy, witches, ghosts, and orange lights. But where did all of these traditions come from? Which ones are centuries old, which ones are surprisingly modern, and how many of the Halloween...
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