“Why do people ignore me?” – What to do when you get ignored
When I was younger, I was often ignored. Later in life, I started studying social interaction. I figured out the secrets behind why we get ignored. Today, thousands of people … Read more
Group dynamics
What to do when you’re left out of a group conversation
I just read this. Something like 30% of Americans feels lonely or left out at least once a week. I still remember back in school when the guys in my … Read more
How to be Good at Telling Stories – 6 Storytelling Principles
It’s so annoying when you tell a story and people’s eyes start drifting. Or, when the story’s over, no one reacts. (Or even worse, all you get is pity laughs.) … Read more
How to participate in group conversations when you dislike attention
This is the third part of my email series on group conversations. Here are the previous parts: Part 1: How to be part of the group without saying anything smart … Read more
How to be part of the group without saying anything smart or funny
Most of my life, I’ve been torn like the girl in the comic above. I don’t want to stay home and feel lonely, and I don’t want to go to … Read more
Being “the new one” in a group of people
A while ago a new guy moved into my co-living house. He told me that he moved here because it got lonely in his apartment and he wanted to make … Read more
How to be included in a conversation with a group of friends
How do you avoid getting pushed out of a group conversation and suddenly realize you’re nothing more than a spectator of people talking? Today, I want to share a method … Read more
How to join a group conversation (without being awkward)
How do you enter a group conversation or join the ongoing conversation between others? On one hand you’re not supposed to interrupt people, but on the other hand, someone else … Read more