The Crucial Role of Cues for Success
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What is the primary emotional effect of making a contempt expression according to facial feedback hypothesis?

  • It stops you from smiling.
  • It makes you feel sad.
  • It increases your happiness.
  • It triggers feelings of scornfulness. (correct)

What is indicated by achieving activation of the upper cheek muscles during a smile?

  • A fake smile.
  • Boredom.
  • Excitement.
  • Authentic happiness. (correct)

Why does the speaker suggest not to use a fake smile in profile pictures?

  • It is less appealing to others.
  • It can provoke anger.
  • It makes you look untrustworthy.
  • It fails to communicate true emotions. (correct)

What does the research by Dr. Barbara Wild suggest about the effect of positive versus fake smiles?

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What did Dr. Van Sloan's study reveal about the popularity of high school students?

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Which facial expression is commonly associated with having a 'resting bothered face'?

<p>Neutral expression perceived as negative. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the communication strategies suggested for improving likability?

<p>Aggressively liking people. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you prioritize over being impressive in social situations?

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What does the speaker refer to when mentioning 'the 97 cues'?

<p>Methods for being charismatic. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the speaker describe their journey to improve at social interactions?

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What type of smile is advised against in profile pictures?

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What can leading with warmth and competence help to develop?

<p>Stronger personal relationships. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does the speaker suggest using genuine social interactions rather than scripted responses?

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What does a frown or resting face suggest in social perceptions?

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What percentage of our impressions of others is based on warmth and competence?

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What is the term used to describe individuals who can adapt to extroversion but need alone time to recharge?

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Which cues are primarily focused on by successful communicators?

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What happens when individuals try to be stoic and unreadable according to the content?

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What did the study comparing responses to the 'Community game' and the 'Wall Street game' reveal?

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What is a common misconception about charisma mentioned in the content?

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In terms of facial appearance at rest, what typical expression is described for someone whose mouth angles down?

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What effect does sitting within 25 feet of a high performer have on an individual’s performance?

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What is primarily affected by how effectively a person can control their communication cues?

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Why is it important to be aware of one's resting facial expression?

<p>It influences how people perceive your emotional state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of individuals reported that the teaching framework helped them feel more confident?

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What did the speaker emphasize about the use of words in communication?

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What is highlighted as the most fundamental skill one should invest in for success?

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What should be limited or placed boundaries around according to the discussion?

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What is the primary benefit of reaching out to someone when a thought of them occurs naturally?

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What characterizes a 'Healer' narrative in personal storytelling?

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What can individuals who perceive themselves as 'lucky' be more likely to identify?

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What is a potential downside of being around low performers in a workplace?

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In the study regarding sweat samples, what was the reaction of participants who smelled 'fear sweat'?

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How can individuals stop the negative Q cycle when feeling anxious due to social cues?

<p>Label the cues they perceive. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of hand gestures is considered crucial in effective communication?

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What is meant by self-narrative in the context of personal relationships?

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Which of the following is a feature of the Hero narrative?

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What chemical reaction occurs when individuals smell 'skydiving sweat'?

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What is the role of intention in interpersonal communication?

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What does research suggest about the number of hand gestures used by successful TED Talk speakers?

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How are personal connections categorized in terms of intimacy levels?

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Flashcards

Cues

The nonverbal signals we send through our appearance, facial expressions, gestures, and even the words we choose.

Warmth Cues

The ability to be perceived as warm and approachable.

Competence Cues

The ability to be perceived as competent and capable.

Resting Face

The natural expression of your face when you are relaxed and not actively making a facial expression.

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Resting Bothered Face (RBF)

The tendency to have a face that appears sad, angry, or tired even when you're not feeling those emotions.

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Deer in the Headlights

The tendency to show the whites of your eyes when you're anxious or surprised.

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Contempt Micro Expression

A one-sided mouth raise that can be interpreted as disrespect or disdain.

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People Skills

The ability to effortlessly connect with others and build strong relationships.

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Reading Cues

The ability to understand and respond to the nonverbal signals others are sending.

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Controlling Cues

The ability to consciously control the nonverbal signals you are sending.

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Learned Charisma

The idea that we can learn and adapt Charisma, even if we are not naturally outgoing.

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Cueing Words

The ability to choose words that evoke specific feelings or thoughts in others.

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Ambivert

Individuals who gain energy from interacting in small groups or with specific individuals.

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Stoic

An individual who actively tries to suppress their emotions and appear stoic.

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Introvert

Individuals who tend to be more inwardly focused and gain energy through solitary activities.

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Facial Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that facial expressions can influence emotion. This means that making a certain face can trigger the corresponding feeling.

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Asymmetrical Smile

A type of smile that involves raising just one side of the mouth, often associated with negativity or contempt.

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Inauthentic Smile

Smiling with just the mouth, without engaging the muscles around the eyes, which indicates a fake or forced smile.

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Upper Cheek Muscles

The muscles that lift the cheeks, creating a genuine and happy-looking smile.

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Dr. Barbara Wild's Study

Dr. Barbara Wild's study showed that viewing authentic smiles improved mood, while fake smiles had no effect.

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Resting Bothered Face

The tendency to misinterpret neutral facial expressions as negative, leading to a cycle of negative interactions.

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Dr. Van Sloan's Research

Dr. Van Sloan's research discovered that popular people tend to like many people, making them more likable in return.

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Aggressive Liking

Actively and intentionally liking people, making them feel appreciated and valued.

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I Was Just Thinking of You

A simple phrase used to express genuine thoughtfulness and initiate a connection.

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Conversation Blueprints

An effective way to establish connections and build relationships through conversations.

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Science of People

Vanessa Van Edwards' approach to communication, focusing on the science behind effective interactions.

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Turning Soft Skills Into Hard Skills

The process of transforming soft skills, like communication, into specific and measurable actions.

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Conversation Formula

A formula designed to guide conversations, making them more engaging and productive.

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97 Cues to Be Warm & Competent

The 97 most important cues for warmth and competence, allowing you to create your own unique personal formula.

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Charisma

The ability to be engaging and influential, often characterized by warmth and competence.

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What is 'Boring Small Talk'?

A social interaction that feels like a chore or an effort, for example, making small talk with someone you don't know well.

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What is 'Self-Narrative'?

The story we tell ourselves about ourselves, influencing how we perceive the world and our place in it.

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What is the 'Hero Narrative'?

This narrative focuses on overcoming challenges and achieving success through hard work and intelligence.

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What is the 'Healer Narrative'?

This narrative centers around helping others and putting their needs before their own. Individuals with this narrative often work in service professions.

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What is the 'Victim Narrative'?

This narrative focuses on challenges and failures, often attributing them to external factors or bad luck.

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What is 'The Luck Experiment'?

A study where participants who perceived themselves as lucky were more likely to notice an ad on the second page of a newspaper, while participants who saw themselves as unlucky missed it.

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How is 'Being Around Successful People Contagious'?

The idea that our success in the workplace can be influenced by those around us, especially in terms of their performance and attitude.

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What was the study which proved 'Being Around Successful People Contagious'?

The study showed that sitting near a high performer boosts our own performance by 15%, while being near a low performer reduces it by 30%.

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How can we 'Smell Fear'?

The idea that we can smell fear in the sweat of others, triggering our own fear response.

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What is 'The Q Cycle'?

The cycle of negative cues: receiving a negative cue, internalizing it, and sending out similar negative cues in response.

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How can we break 'The Q Cycle'?

The power to label and understand negative cues before they subconsciously impact our behavior and emotional state.

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Why are 'Hand Gestures Important'?

The expression of information through hand gestures, which can influence how well an audience understands and retains information.

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What is 'The Steeple Cue'?

A power posture expressed through the hands, where fingers are gently touching, often resembling a church steeple.

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What is 'The Earlobe-Shoulder Distance'?

The distance between the earlobe and the shoulder, which can subtly signal confidence or anxiety.

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How is 'Eye Contact a Power Move'?

Making purposeful eye contact at the end of a sentence to emphasize a point and increase the listener's perception of competence.

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Study Notes

The Crucial Role of Cues for Success

  • Gestures are 12.5 times more believable than words, as lying with gestures is difficult.
  • Liars use fewer gestures.
  • Body Language, microexpressions, vocal tones, and first impressions are crucial for building confidence and relationships.
  • Charisma is learnable, not genetic.
  • Successful people speak a "hidden language" of cues.
  • Proximity to high performers improves performance by 15%.
  • 82% of impressions are based on warmth and competence.
  • Controlling warmth and competence cues improves memorability, confidence, and communication.
  • People skills are fundamental for success in all areas of life.
  • 400,000 students have benefited from a conversational framework.
  • Ambiverts (people who draw energy from certain people/situations) should identify energy drainers and optimizers.
  • Cues encompass body language, facial expressions, gestures, posture, vocal cues, verbal cues, and ornaments.

The Power of Words in Communication

  • The words used in communication significantly impact how people perceive you and interact.
  • A single word can change how people think and behave.
  • The phrase "community game" made participants more collaborative.
  • Using cues that prime people to feel or think a certain way boosts success.
  • Using productive wording (e.g., "collaborative session") is beneficial.
  • Calendar invites, emails, and other such communication can use cues to improve impressions.

The Resting Bitch Face Effect

  • Resting facial expressions can create false impressions of mood.
  • Individuals need to identify their "resting default" expressions (sad, angry, or afraid).
  • Controlling resting facial expressions is important for creating positive first impressions.
  • Makeup, intentional facial muscle activation, and awareness of facial features such as eyebrows and eye whites help mitigate resting faces signaling negative emotions.
  • Inauthentic smiles are less effective than neutral expressions.
  • Authentic smiles activate cheek muscles.

The 97 Cues to Be Warm & Competent

  • A range of cues contribute to warmth and competence.
  • Charisma isn't about extroversion, but about displaying warmth and competence collectively.
  • Individuals should create their own "warmth and competence recipe".
  • Avoiding excessive displays of any single cue is crucial.

The Power Cues

  • The 'steeple' hand gesture (hands joined in a triangle shape) signals competence.
  • The distance between the earlobe and shoulder signifies confidence.
  • Eye contact at the end of a sentence demonstrates competence.
  • The 'lower lid flex' during focused conversations signals attentiveness and interest. Avoiding extreme eye contact, especially for extended periods.

The Q Cycle

  • Sending negative cues creates a feedback loop where the recipient responds negatively.
  • Labeling and naming emotional responses (e.g., "noted") can prevent the negative Q cycle.
  • Recognizing and labeling cues enables better control and interaction.

The Importance of Hand Gestures

  • Hand gestures communicate intention and build trust.
  • Visual cues like open palms project openness and friendliness.
  • Effective speakers use a lot of hand gestures, typically 465 in an 18-minute presentation.

Proxemics and Ideal Conversation Spaces

  • Proxemic zones (distances between individuals) significantly impact communication.
  • The personal zone (arm's length) is optimal for most conversations.
  • Cameras should be positioned at an appropriate distance for a natural feel.

Being Around Successful People

  • High performers positively impact those around them, increasing performance by 15%.
  • Low performers negatively influence those nearby, decreasing performance by 30%.
  • Choosing supportive and positive influences is essential.

The Science of Being Charismatic

  • Charisma involves demonstrating warmth and competence.
  • The science-based habits for charisma focus on controlling vocal tone, body movement, and word choice.
  • Excessive warmth can make someone appear unqualified.

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Explore the vital role cues play in effective communication and personal success. This quiz delves into how body language, microexpressions, and vocal tones can build confidence and enhance relationships. Understand the hidden language of successful individuals and the importance of warmth and competence.

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