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Manipulative phrases people use to control conversations
11 common phrases that are subtly manipulative, often used to control or guilt others. Examples include “Don’t you trust me?”…
Intelligent people prefer dark humor
The study titled “Cognitive and emotional demands of black humour processing: the role of intelligence, aggressiveness, and mood” was published…
Effective tactics to expose a manipulator
Manipulators thrive on control and subtle tactics to influence others. Effective ways to catch them off guard include setting clear…
Subtle behaviors that unintentionally emit negative vibes
Certain subtle behaviors can cause individuals to unknowingly give off negative vibes. These include frequent complaining, closed body language, interrupting…
AI accurately predicts narcissism from LinkedIn profiles
Predicting narcissism and intelligence from LinkedIn profiles using machine learning Machine learning algorithms can accurately predict narcissism and intelligence from…
Eight everyday habits that quietly reveal poor social intelligence
Social intelligence is the skill set that lets us read other people’s feelings, respect unspoken rules and adapt our behaviour…
Survey: the worst passive-aggressive phrases
Passive aggressive communication means hinting at anger or blame instead of saying it openly. A new consumer survey of Americans…
Venting anger does not work, but calming activities effectively reduce rage
Venting anger by screaming or hitting adds fuel to the fire. A new study shows that calming activities like deep breathing are the real key to reduce anger.
Sarcasm can undermine relationship warmth, research finds
What sounds witty in the moment often sounds wounding to the person you care about most. Sarcasm relies on a…