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January 9, 2015

Beyond just good manners, why you should always say ‘thank you’

Most of us were taught that saying ‘thank you’ is simply the polite thing to do. But recent research in social psychology suggests that saying ‘thank you’ goes beyond good manners – it also serves to build and maintain social relationships. The research specifically looked at how do expressions of gratitude among strangers shape social […]

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Worry too much? Don’t fret as it’s a sign of high intelligence, study finds

They are mocked for their frequent fretting but worriers may have the last laugh. Research suggests that being a worrier is a sign of high intelligence. Those who live in constant fear they won’t get everything done and who can’t switch off worrisome thoughts are more articulate. In tests, worriers scored higher in something called

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