Ep. 462: A Surprising Way to Be More Likeable, a Habit-Keeping Hack, and an Unusual In-Laws Problem
Happier with Gretchen Rubin
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The Importance of Stating Preferences in Decision-Making
They discuss the significance of expressing preferences when making decisions and how not stating a preference can negatively affect relationships. Research shows that claiming to have no preference actually makes decision-making more difficult for the other person and decreases their liking towards us. Strategies for facilitating decision-making in various social situations, such as suggesting options and making a list of top choices, are explored.
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