Category: Social GPS

Some first dates lead to more dates and exciting, loving relationships. Others stop love because certain red flags are causing anxiety in your head. So […]

The Super Bowl is Sunday and this is how an ancient tradition begins where people who don’t give a damn about football or the teams […]

How to Make Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is one of the best-selling self-help books of all time. The book has influenced a […]

If dirty sitcoms taught us anything, it’s that a bar isn’t just a place to get drunk. The community you create by regularly visiting the […]

Debit and credit cards make it easy to open a tab at your favorite bar, but for bartenders, cash is key. If you pay and […]

The key to a good “sorry I’m late” apology is not how you say it, but what you are actually apologizing for. Being late is […]

Every day we filter our thoughts before speaking, and in many situations we find it difficult to speak up. This 5 minute exercise will help […]

Complimenting someone is a great way to take someone’s good side , but it can also be wrong if you’re not careful. This method is […]

Communication is difficult in any relationship. If you want to share your love without blurting out “Hey, I like you!” For everyone you meet, a […]

Egos get a bad reputation, but it’s not just evil villains. Personal ego can be a catalyst for personal success. Until you use it to […]

Not everyone agrees with corporate visits and work-related social events. They are also important to your career . If you can’t answer yes to colleagues’ […]

However, a great thank you note is much more than just a piece of thank you paper. This ABC will make you write thank you […]

When you allow someone to vent your frustration, you become a good friend, caring family member, and comforting soul mate. However, being a good listener […]

For the most part, people don’t mind helping each other. However, if you are asking for a favor, it never hurts to explain why. In […]

Networking is key to finding great jobs , but things do happen. It can take months or even years since you interacted with a former […]

iOS: Facebook has become the de facto method of organizing events simply because the platform has it all. Now, if you want to get out […]

Repetition of what they tell you, or so-called “ reflective listening, ” is a great way to show that you really hear what they are […]

Finding true love is difficult, but it’s even more difficult when you let other people’s expectations influence your decisions. Avoiding “should” and “want” will help […]

Closing a text message with a dot can make it grammatically correct, but recent research shows that it can also make it cold and insincere. […]

Nobody likes criticism, which is stupid. Criticism is a great way to improve yourself . If you want to get better feedback and improve your […]

For many of us, the word “sorry” has become what we say back, regardless of whether we did anything wrong. This seemingly harmless habit can […]

If you’re trying to be more comfortable in social situations, attachment to your butterfly buddy can help you become more socially open. Meeting people better […]

While it isn’t always important to get what you want, sometimes it feels good. This handy cheat sheet explains 11 different ways you can influence […]

Whether you’re at work, a meeting, or another social event, getting away from boring conversation is an invaluable skill. The trick to making a good […]

Scary question: “What are you doing?” can be a little uncomfortable, but even worse, your conversation partner has little to answer. Instead, ask how they […]

Family leave, which sometimes means trying to cope with awkward or bothersome questions like “When are you two going to get married?” or “Still single, […]

In every family there is one relative who cannot stop imposing his conflicting political views on everyone. You are home on vacation and want to […]

Everybody gets so angry these days, right? Not necessary. While there are many legitimate reasons for anger, here’s how sites can turn a relatively mundane […]

You finally got it. You’re angry and you’re not going to take it anymore. Before you scold someone, quit your job, or finally quit this […]

Tonight, I’m talking to my daughter’s Girl Scout troop about a career in tech. I’m going to tell them that women have done amazing things […]

It sounds like a matter of course, but if you’re trying to compliment and support someone, an honest compliment will almost always work better than […]

Whether you’re at a big networking event or just a party where you don’t know anyone , you’re bound to meet someone and shake their […]

When you meet new people, so much talking leads to you asking what the other person is doing for the job. To breathe new life […]

If you’ve ever been upset with a loved one about something that “should be” obvious, you probably have some unspoken rules of the relationship. If […]

As weird as it sounds, you’ll have a better conversation with others if you give yourself more time to reflect on your thoughts. All conversations […]

For some of us, it can be difficult to find common ground with new people. When you don’t know someone, an awkward barrier arises between […]

Whether you’re selling a product, giving a speech, or just trying to make new friends, it can be difficult to gain someone’s trust when you’re […]

Empathy is an amazing skill , but too much of it can leave you overwhelmed by the negative emotions of others. Here’s how to stop […]

A difficult boss can make it difficult to implement your ideas. If you want your ideas to be heard, frame your presentation in a way […]

Swearing can be fun, or it can help us express anger, pain, or frustration. But it’s not always appropriate, and if swearing is a bit […]