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Why might you think people liked you less after a meeting?
What should you do if you're unsure how you came across?
Why might there be pauses and stumbles on a date?
What can help if the awkwardness won't go away on a date?
Why do speed dates need a signal and cards?
What happened when women began rotating?
What do the first minutes of a date set first?
What helps keep a conversation from becoming an interview?
What happens when you open up much more deeply than the other person?
What should you do after a personal comment on a first date?
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- Why might you think people liked you less after a meeting? You hear your thoughts, while they hear only your wordsYou remember your inner doubts and missteps, while the other person sees your behavior and the conversation as a whole.From “Why People Like You More Than You Think”
- What should you do if you're unsure how you came across? Text first despite your uncertaintyUncertainty often systematically lowers your estimate, so it isn't the best guide for what to do.From “Why People Like You More Than You Think”
- Why might there be pauses and stumbles on a date? Your brain tracks the conversation and how you come acrossWhen something matters to you, your brain is holding a conversation and evaluating you at once - there isn't always enough capacity for both.From “Why Feeling Awkward on a Date Is a Good Sign”
- What can help if the awkwardness won't go away on a date? Say that you're a little nervousNaming your nerves out loud removes the need to pretend you're calm and usually eases the tension for both of you.From “Why Feeling Awkward on a Date Is a Good Sign”
- Why do speed dates need a signal and cards? To remove the awkwardness of rejection and saying goodbyeThe signal ends the conversation, and the card lets you learn whether it is mutual without a face-to-face rejection.From “Who invented speed dating”
- What happened when women began rotating? The seated side was more selectiveIn the experiment, the seated people were more selective, so the setup itself may shape choice.From “Who invented speed dating”
- What do the first minutes of a date set first? The conversation dynamic: roles, pace, and calmnessAt the start, you pick up on pace and calmness, while conversational roles can easily stick all evening.From “What the First Four Minutes of a Date Decide”
- What helps keep a conversation from becoming an interview? Sharing something about yourself after two questionsWhen you share something after asking questions, the roles shift and the conversation stays mutual.From “What the First Four Minutes of a Date Decide”
- What happens when you open up much more deeply than the other person? They feel obliged to open up tooWithout reciprocity, the other person feels a debt: they are not ready to open up just as much, but fear seeming cold.From “What Not to Talk About on a First Date”
- What should you do after a personal comment on a first date? Pause and see how they respondOpenness brings you closer when you match each other's pace: a pause helps you see whether the person is ready to go deeper.From “What Not to Talk About on a First Date”