The 7 secrets of likeable people

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Many people would like to be popular with others. People who want to be liked should be gregarious and friendly with new acquaintances. They should also avoid being overtalkative and dress modestly and in warm colors. It is also important to realize that no one likes a critic and that people enjoy being listened to. Other tips on boosting popularity are presented.

author: KALISH, NANCY
United States, Analysis, Personality, Personality (Psychology), Popularity

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10 tricks for winning over impossible people

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Advice is offered for influencing people who are being difficult so one can try to have their way. Among the emotions and the remedies are using empathy with frustrated people, using flattery with egomania, offering choices to selfish people, and compromising with unreasonable behavior.

author: WOODMAN, SUE
Behavioral assessment, Influence (Psychology)

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Why good people don't help

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Many people fail to respond when witnessing a violent crime. The unexpectedness and threatening nature of criminal acts cause people to hesitate. People are less likely to respond when more witnesses are present because they do not feel individually responsible.

author: Brown, Harriet
Prevention, Violent crimes, Public participation, Crime prevention, Citizens' associations

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