Category: Social GPS

You are preparing for a big night out in the city when your companion turns to you and asks, “Do I look good?” Sip . […]

The humorous blog Off-white McSweeney’s has a guide to asking questions in public events , written by writer and teacher Marya Crawford as a final […]

Between credit cards, debit cards, mobile payment apps and even bitcoin, it’s now easier than ever to ditch cash entirely. Unfortunately, this leaves many people […]

There’s something magical about canceling plans at the last minute – yes, I’ve heardanecdote from John Malani . You can immediately do whatever you want […]

Nobody likes someone who interrupts people all the time. This is rude and actually interferes with communication. However, some of us distractions are aware of […]

In the recent release of the Archie Jughead spin- off, the comic’s protagonist looks like a girl. Jughead is canonically identified as asexual , so […]

You talked about your plans with your friends face to face, you created an event page on Facebook and invited them, but people still seem […]

Do you know this creepy urban legend you’ve heard about it in your city? Yes, probably someone is now telling the same story in another […]

When you are unsure of how to reach out to someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, you can make the process more difficult, […]

At some point in your life, you probably said that someone was either cool or sucked. I know there is. But what does this mean […]

Mansplacing has become one of the defining phenomena of the 21st century, and its pedantic tentacles touch everything from the latest presidential campaign to online […]

As you travel the world, you probably strive to respect every culture you come across. But you would be surprised how easy it is to […]

There is no need to be discouraged leaving every meeting you attend. Just go away – it’s okay. What is an Irish farewell? “Farewell Irish” […]

When you really want to get something done, you sometimes have to persuade others. And in the end, a little push (in the right direction) […]

The proliferation of selfies has caused a rift in society, raising a surprising number of issues regarding gender, class, age, religion, and race. Wired’s Jason […]

At some point, you will have an awkward conversation. Parties, networking, dinners with the president where you pretend not to speak English are all minefields, […]

We’ve all seen bad stories about vacation going wrong, about someone who went on vacation and something bad happened to him, from being stuck alone […]

Some of us just don’t remember faces well, which can lead to an awkward moment when we think we’re meeting someone for the first time […]

The most hated non-politician on Twitter this weekend was designer Josh Williams, who showed off his Chipotle trick for ordering (getting employees to package each […]

More than 7,000 furries are coming to Pittsburgh this weekend for Anthrocon, an annual convention of people who dress like wolves, dragons, and wolf and […]

You don’t have to give up every wedding invitation , says Dante Jordan at The Awl. And while Jordan is aimed at people who want […]

“Can I buy you coffee and take your brains?” What has caused this misconception among people in need of advice around the world that the […]

The best thing about a wedding is that nosy acquaintances stop asking you, “When will you two get married?” Worst of all, they start asking […]

No matter your mood, no matter where you are, no matter who you are talking to, you should always say these words. It happens wherever […]

When President Trump backed out of the Paris Agreement last Thursday, he presented his decision live with a jazz orchestra in the Rose Garden. His […]

I hate hugging people I don’t know, or even those I hardly know, and I’m not the only one. Whether you value your privacy, worry […]

Thoughtful, funny, and often touching, but mixed with brawling, Netflix’s second season, Master of the Nameless , is the episode that best portrays the awkward […]

A pregnant passenger standing on the subway creates a politeness dilemma: are you offering your seat so she can sit down, or go about your […]

As you graduate from high school, finding friends and hanging out with them is distracted from work, family, and other obligations. So tell us how […]

You probably roll your eyes at this moment when you hear the term FOMO (fear of missing something), but bear with me, because it turns […]

Networking is very important for getting a job and building a career, but networking can sometimes feel awkward when you don’t know where to stand […]

We all have an invisible bubble that we call our “personal space.” If someone lingers inside for too long, you feel uncomfortable. But each person’s […]

Thanks to apps, restaurant websites, and the usual old phone calls, making reservations for dinner is easier than ever these days. But for some reason, […]

Everyone is trying to fight fake news , but still little understands why such ridiculous information spreads so easily. However, one recent study may have […]

Three of my closest friends live thousands of miles away from me, but I have been able to maintain a deep connection with them. Here’s […]

Trump is certainly not the first politician to lie, but he has earned a reputation for doing so for several reasons. First, he lies a […]

If you’ve ever had an awful first date but felt compelled to make it through, this tip is for you. It is difficult to get […]

When you are throwing a party , you want people to have a good time and feel connected to each other. Here’s the secret formula […]

Tears can flow at the wrong time. For example, when you are trying to look like a professional at work, in which everything is put […]

I love the concept of ride-sharing services like Lyft or Uber, and I use them all the time when I travel or feel the urge […]