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Why you should watch out for overly polite people
Let's say you are at a social function and you meet someone new. Immediately this person comes off as overly polite, complimentary, and nice.
Our natural reaction is to immediately like this person, but research warns us that overly polite…
Mending a Broken Heart: The 2 Main Components of Healing from a Breakup
Nothing dredges up memories of lost love quite like the impending commercial fiasco that is Valentine's Day. You can't escape it, it is everywhere. Valentine's day sales, products, and promotions can feel like a spotlight being shone on…
The Science of First Impressions: The 2 Things that people Immediately Determine About Us
Whether it is approaching someone at a bar or walking in the door to a job interview, people are judging us nearly constantly. These first interactions and impressions are critical to the success or failure of the meeting.
There is an…
The Science Behind Waking Up
One of the things I have always loved about science is the fact that it will never stop. We will never know everything and, therefore, will always keep learning. What amazes me about science is how little we know about some of the most…