Social intelligence

"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."

Signs of social intelligence

Signs of social intelligence include:

1. Effective listening skills.

2. Conversational skills. See also: Communication skills

3. Reputation Management

4. Lack of Arguing. See also: Agreeableness and Conflict resolution

Improving social intelligence

Ways to improve one's social intelligence include:

1. Pay close attention to what (and who) is around you.

2. Work on increasing your emotional intelligence.

3. Respect cultural differences.

4. Practice active listening

See also

• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork skills
• Collaboration skills
• Sociology
• Achievement related articles