Have you ever held doors open, offered your seat, or picked up something that someone dropped, only to get the evil eye? It’s a terrible feeling, because all you were trying to do was be kind. Yet some people see it as chauvinistic, condescending, or self-righteous — when all you tried to show was respect…. [Read More]
Norms — The Hidden Forces Shaping Your Life
Norms are cultural or societal rules that guide a wide range of behaviors and are simply understood rather than being explicitly stated. For example, we expect people to be honest, to show up on time, and to say please and thank you. Additionally, we expect them to hold the door open for others, to greet… [Read More]