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Why Nagging Women and Silent Men Drive Each Other Crazy
The Huffington Post: In a recent episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (titled “Palestinian Chicken”), Larry makes a deal with his friend: Larry won’t have to pay for the damage he made to his friend’s car
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Don’t copycat an unpopular boss’s behavior, study reminds
MSNBC: Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but mindless mimicry can also make you look like a jerk. That’s the gist of a new study on empathetic body language that will appear in
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Mirroring reflects poorly in job interviews, study finds
The Toronto Star: Be prepared, wear a suit and remember to smile. And now another tip for job interviews: cut out the mirroring. A study in the upcoming issue of Psychological Science suggests matching your
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The Other Side of the Mirror
Forbes: I’ve posted previously about the power of mirroring – that gentle mimicry that acts as a kind of “social glue” in business relationships. Mirroring signals rapport, trust, and cohesion. Two people who like and
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Rose-colored glasses may help love last
Chicago Tribune: If Cupid wanted to improve his game with science, he’d shoot first, then hand out rose-colored glasses with instructions attached: To be worn when viewing your relationship and your partner’s personality or body.
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Key To A Happy Marriage: Be Delusional
Forbes: Finally, a study that makes perfect sense. According to a study published in the May issue of the journal Psychological Science, the happiest marriages are the ones that are the most, well, delusional. As