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Reading People: Get a Clue

Dr. Gary Bell's Absurd Psychology

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How Word Clues Affect Us

Word clues allow observers to develop hypothesis and make guesses regarding the behavioral characteristics of other people. For example, in the sentence, I quickly walked, word clue quickly infused a sense of urgency but it did not provide the reason for the urgency. People with social boundaries make good employees because they follow rules and respect authority. A person who does not follow social conventions would probably be suited for job that requires novel thinking.

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