The Setup: Psychology experiment. Ten people are told they are part of a study on conversation styles. After an hour of chatting, all are asked to rank partipants, including themselves, from 1 to 10, the most “socially desirable” being Number 1 and the least “desirable” being 10. Each is also asked how much they enjoyed the hour. Those who ranked themselves HIGHER than they were seen by the others in the group reported having the best time. Those who ranked themselves ”accurately” as seen by others, did not enjoy themselves as much.
Take away: Pat yourself on the back. ASSUME OTHER PEOPLE THINK YOU ARE THE GREATEST. Fake it til you make it.
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