Understanding these 6 social norms will make interactions more comfortable.
1. Find the right "interest breakthrough": Talk about topics that the other person cares about, such as their hobbies or areas of interest they often mention, which can quickly close the gap and make interactions naturally warm.
2. Use "kind softness": Some blunt truths may cause embarrassment; appropriately saying some warm-hearted "little lies" is not hypocrisy, but rather a way to maintain dignity for both parties.
3. Leave room when declining: Don’t directly say "no"; first understand the other person’s difficulties, then explain your own situation, so that they don’t feel neglected and the relationship doesn’t become strained.
4. Humor is the "universal lubricant": Those who can use light-hearted jokes to ease awkwardness and liven up the atmosphere can make people relax wherever they go, naturally becoming more popular.
5. Don’t speak too definitively: Whether it’s a promise or an evaluation, leave some flexibility, don’t block off all options; it gives others a chance and also leaves a way out for yourself.
6. Complimenting behind someone’s back shows more sincerity: Compliments face-to-face can seem formal; sincerely praising someone behind their back, when the words reach their ears, makes them feel that you truly appreciate them.