Tag: Social Skills
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Being Blunt *cough* Straightforward is a Superpower
People say “blunt.” I say I’m straightforward. I say I’m candid. “Blunt” is what people call you when they’re put off by what you said. “Candid” is what they say once they appreciate the honesty. I prefer blunt people. I prefer candor. My number one reason: you don’t have to guess what they’re thinking. They
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The Genuine-Effort Scale
🪄Keystones: Through this article I want you to become aware of what happens to your self-perceived genuineness or authenticity as you develop social skills so that you can endure the uncanny valley of behavior change. Then, I’ll suggest some things that can limit your growth and that of those you influence. “Well I Just
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How to Give A Terrible Compliment
A creepy comment makes the other person uncomfortable because of where or what it draws attention to and what it implies. Or because they find you especially unattractive and don’t want your attention. A comment of kiss-uppery is all about the other person and may have other ulterior motives A genuine, non-creepy compliment is specific…
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How to Ask More Interesting Questions
Ask questions that are guesses. Learn to banter and improvise. Level 1-3 of questions: data collection, questions and banter as guesses, questions that bring out their emotions.
