#social-dynamics

#social-dynamics

It's not that you're arguing with their opinion; you're arguing an actual issue of legitimate fact. With the right words, you can do it in a way that won't irritate whoever is on the receiving end.

Asking for a discount based on being a 'nice guy' can work about 30% of the time in situations with flexible pricing.

You are like a magician who, despite knowing all the tricks, still hopes for applause. Just gently remind her of your face-blindness again.

Etiquette is not in the business of making everything exactly fair. Unless things are overtly unfair, it is more polite not to notice.

"This habit helps them in their social circles, but it becomes especially handy during breakups. It's impossible to lie to or gaslight these zodiac signs because they can always prove exactly what a partner said and did, right down to the minute."

I know the middle seat is the worst, you've got no comfort, so I just gave him the armrest and sort of sat there with my arms folded into myself.

In her address, Nagel explores the concept of epistemic territory, emphasizing the importance of understanding how knowledge claims shape our interactions and social dynamics.

"People watch and judge others everywhere, and the gym is no exception. It’s nice to say nobody cares, but it isn’t true."

Got axed. Not going to say which agency.

Alicia Davis highlights the challenges of being a beautiful prison guard, sharing experiences of unwanted attention from inmates and social judgments from their partners.

In a world where you can't take a walk without being threatened, remember to enjoy simple moments, like sharing tea and experiences with new friends.

Kusimba's exploration reveals intricate social dynamics and market systems that shaped the coastal Swahili societies from the sixth to the fifteenth centuries in medieval East Africa.

Under the Aquarius moon, casual energy may inspire socializing this morning, but the pull of unread messages could lead to silence instead.

Cancel culture has become over-used and exploited, leading to confusion about its actual impact and meaning, especially in light of recent trends of 'uncancellations'.

Miss Manners suggests that the guests may have been so hungry that they didn’t care about the charred dish, valuing the social aspect over the meal itself.