Some people - and I will admit I am one of them - just do not like getting compliments. But often immediately deflecting praise or trying to brush it off can end up hurting the feelings of the person ...

Compliments can reduce anxiety about talking to strangers and the potential for negative reactions, which can be a barrier to ...

On a recent weekday afternoon, Xuan Zhao popped into the post office shortly before it closed. The man helping her was incredibly patient and went out of his way to assist her with a pile of packages.

Many of us grew up believing that it’s nobler to give than to receive. This edict safeguards us from becoming self-centered monsters—scanning our environment to see what we can extract to fill ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Vivien Wang. The other week, my roommate and I were talking about our favorite ...