Last week at a friend’s dinner party, a guest leaned over and told the host, “You look exhausted—rough day?” The air froze for a split second. No malice, just obliviousness—yet the impact was unmistakable. Moments like that remind me how certain phrases slip out of our mouths on autopilot, broadcasting far more than we intend. … Continue reading "8 cringey phrases people with low social awareness use without realizing it"| Global English Editing
When someone smiles at you, you’d think they’re friendly. When they compliment you, you’d presume they’re kind. But let’s face it – people aren’t always what they seem. Getting to know someone’s true colors takes more than just surface-level conversations. It’s about noticing those subtle signals hidden beneath their too-good-to-be-true persona. People who appear nice … Continue reading "People who seem nice but are secretly mean often display these 8 quiet behaviors"| Global English Editing
First impressions are everything. And while most of us focus on our body language or what we’re wearing, we forget that the very first words out of our mouth can set the tone for the entire interaction. The thing is, greetings seem harmless. A “Hey” here, a “What’s up?” there—it’s all just small talk, right?Not … Continue reading "8 common greetings that make people instantly dislike you"| The Expert Editor
In a meta-analysis, Julianne Holt-Lunstad and colleagues find that individuals' social relationships have as much influence on mortality risk as other well-established risk factors for mortality, such as smoking.| journals.plos.org