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10 articles tagged with "social skills"
The Etiquette of Modern Friendship: Unwritten Rules Nobody Teaches You
The unspoken social rules of adult friendship in 2026 — from texting etiquette and splitting the bill to RSVPing properly, ghosting, group chats and knowing when it's OK to cancel. A British guide to navigating the grey areas.
9 April 2026
50 Conversation Starters That Go Beyond 'What Do You Do?'
Fifty great questions to spark real connection, organised by context — from first meetings and dinner parties to catching up with old friends. Because a good question is a gift.
26 March 2026
The Art of Being a Good Listener (And Why It Makes You a Better Friend)
Most people listen to respond, not to understand. Research shows that active listening is a social superpower that deepens friendships, builds trust, and makes you someone people genuinely want to be around.
26 March 2026
How to Make Friends at Events When You Don't Know Anyone
Practical, research-backed strategies for walking into a room full of strangers and leaving with real connections. From arriving early to finding the other person who's alone.
26 March 2026
Networking Without the Cringe: How to Build Genuine Professional Connections
Why networking feels awful for most UK professionals and how to make it feel like actual socialising. Real tips for building genuine connections, from Exeter networking groups to LinkedIn done right.
26 March 2026
The Science of First Impressions: How to Make People Want to Know You
What psychology research reveals about first impressions — they form in milliseconds, they're stubborn to change, but they can be intentionally shaped. Practical tips backed by Princeton and Harvard studies.
26 March 2026
Table Manners for the Modern Age: What's Changed and What Still Matters
A relaxed, non-judgemental guide to dining etiquette in 2026. What the old rules got right, what we can let go of, and why good manners are really about making everyone comfortable.
26 March 2026
How to Actually Turn Acquaintances Into Real Friends
The science-backed stages of friendship and practical ways to turn acquaintances into real friends, with the research on what actually makes bonds stick.
25 February 2026
How to Move Past Small Talk and Actually Connect
Research-backed techniques to move beyond surface-level chat and build real connections. From the Harvard question-asking study to the vulnerability ladder — how to have conversations that actually matter.
25 February 2026
How to Talk About the News Without Ruining the Evening
The news is heavy. Your social life doesn't have to be. How to engage with current events at dinner without spiralling into doom, plus conversational techniques for keeping things meaningful without drowning in anxiety.
13 November 2025