Posts Tagged ‘emotional and social skills’

Intersubjectivity is a social process used for building meaning: “In its weakest sense, intersubjectivity refers to agreement. There is intersubjectivity between people if they agree on a given set of meanings or a definition of the situation. Similarly, Thomas Scheff defines intersubjectivity as “the sharing of subjective states by two or more individuals.”[2]”More subtly intersubjectivity can refer to the common-sense, shared meanings constructed by people in their interactions with each other and used as an everyday resource to interpret the meaning of elements of social and cultural life. If people share common sense, then they share a definition of the situation.[3]” This building of meaning is performed in groups.

Source: “Don’t You Think She Looks Tired?” | Duane Sharrock | LinkedIn

It may seem like some people are born likable, but everyone is capable of developing charisma. No matter your personality, there are certain traits you can practice and apply to your own behavior that can possibly make you seem more magnetic, trustworthy, and influential. Here are the basics to developing charisma.

Source: How to Develop Your Charisma and Become More Likable

A new study suggests that parents and teachers may be sending kids the wrong message.

Source: www.theatlantic.com

We are. And society as well. Think how often it academic achievement and aptitude are noted when seeking mercy for bad behavior.