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How Others See You

Hidden Brain

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The Illusion of Transparency in Social Interactions

This chapter delves into the insecurities people feel during social interactions, especially in foreign language contexts. It discusses the 'illusion of transparency,' which reveals that individuals often overestimate how much others notice their flaws and unique traits. Through experiments and anecdotes, the speakers explore how individuals are more focused on the overall impressions and relational dynamics than the minute details we often obsess over.

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