If you're not the most outspoken person, take a tip from our friend Steve. You may not be able to think up the perfect, captivating thing to say. But you may not have to. Instead, keep an eye out for ...
Category: Skills – Social intelligence
Don’t Be So Emo on Social Media
It really comes down to a choice and a sacrifice if you are truly struggling with your dating life ...
Stop Bragging About How Nice You Are
You're basically wanting women to like you because you pass as a minimally acceptable human being. That's pathetic, dude.
It's not that women like jerks ...
Don’t Ask an Asian Woman Where She’s From
Even if we were to remove the racism issue altogether, you still shouldn't open with that line.
If fact, it’s the dumbest line you can open with. And it has everything to do with ...
In Search of the Perfect Neg
One person asked for some examples of effective negs. I did come across the perfect neg just the other day, and it was uttered by none other than Carrie Fisher.
Why Small Talk Matters
You just stop rolling your eyes now.
Small talk serves a vital purpose with anyone you've just met, and it has nothing to do with the topic itself. That's the biggest misconception people have ...
Do You Even Neg, Bro?
Negging does not mean insulting the other person. It does not mean that you're vile or critical. It's being socially intelligent enough to know when ...
Mirroring — Science or Scam?
Psychologists believe mirroring is an evolved behavior that helps us create emotional bonds with each other ...
Know When to Talk and When to Shut Up
The conventional thinking is that extroverts make the best salespeople. Well, there is now evidence that the conventional thinking is wrong.
Keep the Conversation Going With “Yes, and …”
Have you ever had a conversation with someone that ended up being a total buzzkill? To explain how these happen, I’m going to delve into the world of ...