Category: Social GPS

When it comes to humor, no one is perfect. Some people just manage to spot a bad joke right away and shut up or gracefully […]

Most of us tend to belittle our accomplishments. Someone congratulates us, and we tell them: “Oh, there is nothing wrong with that.” We don’t want […]

It is incredibly difficult to change someone’s point of view to your point of view, but of course it is possible. Harvard Business Review suggests […]

You probably know this moment well: everyone said what they wanted to say, and an awkward silence fills the room. Well , fear not and […]

There are awkward things. We shrink and move on. To prevent a truly uncomfortable situation from getting worse, avoid the phrase “this is embarrassing.” It […]

We all do this: when we talk to someone, we spend most of that time thinking about what we are going to say in response. […]

We all have feelings and emotions, but it is more difficult for others to accurately express them. If this sounds like you and you want […]

Getting into an argument is always difficult, whether at work or in your personal life. You can more easily resolve differences by directing the conversation […]

Cynics believe that most people are just waiting in line to speak up in a conversation. Avoid stereotypes by listening to and paraphrasing what your […]

Technical skills are important these days, but personality traits like perseverance, courage, and patience can be just as important in your career (and the rest […]

Regardless of who you are, it’s easy to accidentally miss a graceful compliment from your conversation. It may be an over-emphasis on a word like […]

A good sense of humor can make you more charismatic and become the kind of person people love to be with. It’s not always easy […]

It can be rude when you don’t feel like you are being heard in conversation , but it can be even worse when someone hears […]

When you hear about RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons , you’re probably thinking of a dimly lit basement filled with people in silly clothes throwing […]

When you’re feeling overwhelmed or upset about something, it’s incredibly easy to get bogged down in it. Derek Sivers reminds us that sometimes the best […]

Someone in a relationship sometimes fights , be it your significant other, children, or parents. We don’t plan it – it just happens. Finding “points […]

Most of us have been there: you meet someone, you recognize his name and almost immediately forget him. The next time you are introduced to […]

While it may be true that no one really “wins” in an argument – especially certain types – there are still times when you want […]

Nobody likes it when you take responsibility for their work. However, in some work environments it can be difficult to see who actually did what. […]

High pressure situations and normal social interactions are equally susceptible to awkward pauses. When you don’t know what else to do, make them laugh. As […]

If you work outside the traditional schedule with 9 to 5 , it can be difficult to maintain current relationships and create new ones. Here […]

Video games are more than just an entertainment sink . Post them online and they might even teach us a few things about how to […]

Even your closest friend may say something that will offend you. Whether you think this is unintentionally insensitive or a straightforward feedback form, you should […]

Body language is a big part of human interaction, but some people find it more difficult to read . If you want to join a […]

It would be great if you could just tell the kids, “People may look different and come from different places, but we are all equal […]

Everyone wants to be loved and respected, but when you trip over yourself to be good, you are doing yourself a disservice. People may find […]

We all whine – some of us are more than others. But unless you walk around with a fully full glass all the time, you […]

If your friend needs too much attention, money, or a place to live, you probably feel a little tired of carrying the burden of his […]

You can roll your eyes when your relatives want to visit an art gallery. You can also get anxious and start thinking about what to […]

Some people have the gift of chatty and know exactly how to conduct a conversation in a group setting, but some of us feel ignored […]

Some of us find it difficult to meet new people, but a predefined script that describes who you are and what you do can make […]

There are good times and bad times in any relationship. In bad times, we forget or ignore the good times. Creating a memory jar for […]

When you first meet someone at a networking event, small talk begins. Ask the other person about problems in their work to start a conversation. […]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in the last five years as a journalist, it’s that success can diminish two seconds after first meeting someone. […]

Whether it’s a job interview or a date invitation, rejection is a harsh reality that we all face at least once. It’s tricky, but how […]

We’ve all worked with those we don’t like, and sometimes you don’t even understand what you don’t like about them. Fast Company spoke with conflict […]

Good conversation is anything you want; both sides listen and respond. However, if you are with someone who tends to chat over and over, this […]

You are definitely not alone if you sometimes feel uncomfortable or even like an alien at parties and other social events. There are ways to […]

Networking can help you advance your career, but it takes a little more than just a handshake. Here are three things you’ll need to get […]