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An Adult’s Guide to Social Skills, for Those Who Were Never Taught
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An Adult’s Guide to Social Skills, for Those Who Were Never Taught

Eric Ravenscraft
The New York Times, 2020
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Though most people develop social skills as children, not everyone manages to hone those abilities during their formative years. If you’re a shy, awkward adult, you may feel you’ve missed your chance to become socially adept. Yet you can learn social skills at any age. Freelance writer Eric Ravenscraft outlines the basic building blocks of emotional intelligence, which help you navigate the complexities of confrontation, group dynamics, friendships, and more. His basic introduction to social skill development offers sound pointers for those who find interacting with others excruciating.

Take-Aways

  • Social skills aren’t innate. While most people learn them as children, adults can master the skills.
  • The first step to improving your social skills is to exercise your emotional intelligence.
  • Engage in constructive confrontations to overcome your fear of conflict.

About the Author

Freelance writer Eric Ravenscraft is a tech, media and culture contributer for The New York Times and other publications.

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