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| − | According to Amy Morin, LCSW, "Individuals with '''social intelligence''' can sense how other people feel, know intuitively what to say in social situations, and seem self-assured, even in a larger crowd."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-social-intelligence-4163839 How to Increase Your Social Intelligence] by Amy Morin, LCSW</ref> | + | [[File:Gilbert-Stuart 1795 Washington-portrait.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|"Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own [[reputation]]; for it is better to be alone than in bad company." - [[George Washington]] ]] |
| | + | According to Amy Morin, LCSW, "Individuals with '''social intelligence''' can sense how other people feel, know intuitively what to say in social situations, and seem self-assured, even in a larger crowd."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-social-intelligence-4163839 How to Increase Your Social Intelligence] by Amy Morin, LCSW</ref> See also: [[Interpersonal skills]] |
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| | + | == Signs of social intelligence == |
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| | + | Signs of social intelligence include:<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-social-intelligence-4163839 How to Increase Your Social Intelligence] by Amy Morin, LCSW</ref> |
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| | + | '''1.''' Effective [[listening skills]]. |
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| | + | '''2.''' [[Conversational skills]]. See also: [[Communication skills]] |
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| | + | '''3.''' Reputation Management |
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| | + | '''4.''' Lack of Arguing. See also: [[Agreeableness]] and [[Conflict resolution]] |
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| | + | == Self-monitoring == |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [[Self-monitoring]] |
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| | + | [[Self-monitoring]] is "a [[personality]] trait that involves the ability to monitor and regulate self-presentations, [[emotion]]s, and behaviors in response to social environments and situations."<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-self-monitoring-5179838 How Self-Monitoring Can Help You Adapt Your Behavior] by Kendra Cherry, MSEd</ref> |
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| | + | "High self-monitoring is a personality trait where individuals are highly attuned to social situations and adjust their behavior accordingly to fit in and make a good impression. They are sensitive to social cues and adapt their presentation and behavior to match the expectations of others, often acting like "social chameleons"."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=high+self+monitor&oq=high+self+mo&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgAEAAYgAQyBwgBEAAYgAQyBggCEEUYOTIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDINCAcQABiGAxiABBiKBTINCAgQABiGAxiABBiKBTIGCAkQLhhA0gEINDA3N2owajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 High self-monitoring]</ref> |
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| | + | == Improving social intelligence == |
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| | + | Ways to improve one's social intelligence include:<ref>[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-social-intelligence-4163839 How to Increase Your Social Intelligence] by Amy Morin, LCSW</ref> |
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| | + | '''1.''' Pay close attention to what (and who) is around you. See: [[Social analysis]] |
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| | + | '''2.''' Work on increasing your [[emotional intelligence]]. |
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| | + | '''3.''' Respect cultural differences. |
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| | + | '''4.''' Practice [[Listening skills|active listening]] |
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| | + | *[https://chatgpt.com/share/68a3d221-90c8-800a-b972-23b72445b853 How to have a high degree of social intelligence], AI |
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| | + | == Relationship building skills == |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [[Empathy]] |
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| | + | People build [[friend|friendships]] in both leisure and work situations. |
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| | + | === Building strong personal relationships === |
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| | + | *[https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/building-and-maintaining-healthy-relationships Building and maintaining healthy relationships], HealthDirect |
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| | + | *[https://ctb.ku.edu/en/table-of-contents/leadership/leadership-functions/build-sustain-relationships/main Building and Sustaining Relationships Building and Sustaining Relationships], University of Kansas |
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| | + | *[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/friendship-101-8-ways-build-positive-relationships-your-tabirade/ Friendship 101 - 8 ways to build positive relationships with your friends] |
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| | + | *[https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/healthy-relationships/top-tips-building-and-maintaining-healthy-relationships Top tips on building and maintaining healthy relationships], Mental Health Foundation |
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| | + | *[https://milnepublishing.geneseo.edu/interpersonalcommunication/chapter/8/ Building and maintaining relationships], Milne Library |
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| | + | === Building strong work relationships === |
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| | + | *[https://www.mindtools.com/aorqe4z/building-good-work-relationships Building Good Work Relationships] |
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| | + | *[https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2023/05/30/5-keys-to-building-lifelong-business-and-personal-relationships/?sh=a4fe0af56ff2 5 Keys To Building Lifelong Business And Personal Relationships], Forbes |
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| | + | *[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/relationship-building-skills Relationship Building Skills: Definitions and Examples] |
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| | + | *[https://www.masterclass.com/articles/relationship-building Relationship Building: How to Build Good Relationships at Work] |
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| | + | *[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-build-relationships 8 Ways To Build Strong Relationships in the Workplace] |
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| | + | *[https://hbr.org/2022/08/how-to-build-real-relationships-at-work How to build real relations at work], Harvard Business Review |
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| | + | == Overcoming a fear of social rejection == |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [[Fear]] |
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| | + | *[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-fear-of-rejection-2671841 How to Overcome a Fear of Rejection] |
| | + | *[https://www.healthline.com/health/fear-of-rejection 10 Tips for Overcoming Your Fear of Rejection], Healthline.com |
| | + | *[https://psychcentral.com/blog/deconstructing-the-fear-of-rejection-what-are-we-really-afraid-of#1 Deconstructing the Fear of Rejection: What Are We Really Afraid Of?], PsychCentral.com |
| | + | *[https://psychcentral.com/lib/good-news-if-you-often-feel-rejected Feeling Rejected All the Time? This Is for You], PsychCentral |
| | + | *[https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/201812/how-conquer-the-fear-rejection How to Conquer the Fear of Rejection] by Theo Tsaousides Ph.D. |
| | + | *[https://archive.ph/38yHU#selection-251.0-251.62 The Psychology Behind Fearing Rejection and How to Overcome It] |
| | + | *[https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/fear-of-rejection/ How To Overcome The Fear Of Rejection] |
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| | + | *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGpLALk705Ld6wG3ZAuoetCw Overcoming a fear of rejection] |
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| | + | === Sales and rejection related articles === |
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| | + | *[[Social rejection#Sales and rejection related articles|Sales and rejection related articles]] |
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| | + | == George Washington and the French book Rules of Civility == |
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| | + | *[https://www.gilderlehrman.org/history-resources/lesson-plan/george-washingtons-rules-civility George Washington and the French book Rules of Civility] |
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| | + | == Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence == |
| | + | [[File:PZ Myers at Skepticon 7.jpg|thumbnail|250px|right|PZ Myers]] |
| | + | ''See also:'' [[Atheism and social/interpersonal intelligence]] |
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| | + | The atheist [[PZ Myers]], quoting fellow [[leftism|leftist]] Alex Nichols, said that jibes associating outspoken atheists with neckbeards (among other things) caused many [[liberal]]s/leftists to leave the atheist tent and those who remained for the most part lacked in social skills and self-awareness.<ref>[https://freethoughtblogs.com/pharyngula/2017/10/17/poisoning-of-a-movement/ Poisoning of a movement] by PZ Myers</ref> See also: [[Atheism and social outcasts]] |
| | + | According to an international study done by William Bainbridge, [[atheism]] is frequent among people whose interpersonal social obligations are weak and is also linked to lower fertility rates in advanced industrial nations (See also: [[Atheism and fertility rates]]).<ref> Bainbridge, William (2005). "[http://www.religjournal.com/pdf/ijrr01002.pdf Atheism]" (PDF). Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion. 1 (Article 2): 1–26.</ref> |
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| | + | Jacques Rousseau wrote in the ''Daily Maverick'': "[[Elevatorgate]]..has resulted in three weeks of infighting in the [[Atheist Population|secular community]]. Some might observe that we indulge in these squabbles fairly frequently."<ref>[http://dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/2011-07-13-sticks-and-stones-may-break-my-bones-but-words-can-rip-my-soul Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words can rip my soul]</ref> |
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| | + | See also: [[Atheist factions]] and [[Atheism and intolerance]] |
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| | + | == Books == |
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| | + | *''[[How to Win Friends and Influence People]]: Updated For the Next Generation of Leaders'' by [[Dale Carnegie]], Simon & Schuster; Updated edition (May 17, 2022) |
| | + | *''[[How to Know a Person]]: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen'' by David Brooks. Random House (October 24, 2023) |
| | + | *''Superconnector: Stop Networking and Start Building Business Relationships that Matter'' by Scott Gerber and Ryan Paugh. Da Capo Lifelong Books (February 27, 2018) |
| | + | *''Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People'' by Vanessa Van Edwards. Portfolio (April 25, 2017) |
| | + | *''Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication'' by Vanessa Van Edwards. Portfolio (March 1, 2022) |
| | + | *''How Reading People: Mastering body language - the FBI's secret art'' by Vanessa Van Edwards. Independently published (June 27, 2023) |
| | + | *''Human Lie Detection and Body Language 101: Your Guide to Reading People's Nonverbal Behavior'' by Vanessa Van Edwards. Create Space, 2013. |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |
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| − | *[[Interpersonal skills]]
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| | *[[Teamwork skills]] | | *[[Teamwork skills]] |
| − | *[[Collaboration skills]] | + | *[[Collaboration|Collaboration skills]] |
| − | *[[Conflict resolution]] | + | *[[Sociology]] |
| | + | *[[Social influence]] |
| | + | *[[Social analysis]] |
| | + | *[[Social rejection]] |
| | + | *[[Reputation]] |
| | + | *[[Quotes related to ignoring unreasonable critics]] |
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| | + | == External links == |
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| | + | *[https://www.artofmanliness.com/people/social-skills/podcast-938-social-skills-as-the-road-to-character/ Social Skills as the Road to Character] |
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| | ==References== | | ==References== |
| | {{reflist}} | | {{reflist}} |
| | [[Category: Sociology]] | | [[Category: Sociology]] |
| | [[Category: Psychology]] | | [[Category: Psychology]] |
| | + | [[Category: Personal development]] |