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The "bird test" was introduced by psychology researchers Drs. John and Julie Gottman. It involves bringing up something that interests you (a "bid") and seeing how someone reacts.
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A 10-second trick immediately makes you a better conversationalist, according to "Supercommunicators" author Charles Duhigg, who swears by this hack.
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A "supercommunicator" can easily gauge and move between conversation types — practical, emotional, and social — according to Charles Duhigg, who wrote "The Power of Habit."...
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At a time when there are countless ways to exchange information, having an actual conversation with another person—whether they’re a colleague, a family member, or someone you encounter socially—may be the most powerful. That’s because conver...
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Comedian Tom Segura moved into a new neighborhood, and in his new Netflix comedy special, he describes an insane conversation he had with his neighbor, a "current or former U.S. Senator." Adam Parkhomenko posted the video to Twitter, which you can wa...
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Have you ever frozen up after someone asks you, “What is your favorite show?” Or, “What music do you like best?” I have. It’s a simple question, but instead of the ice-breaking taste-exchange they expect, my conversational partner gets me s...
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Welcome to Deadspin’s IDIOT OF THE MONTH! Take a gander at these dunces and be reminded that a future in which artificial intelligence destroys all biological life on Earth might not be so bad after all.Read more...