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Month: October 2013

Reading for Better Social Skills

October 4, 2013 ~ Kate ~ Leave a comment

I’ve noticed a decline in my ability to read people lately and understand social situations. Might it be because it’s been a long time since I read anything other than non-fiction and throw-away mysteries?

New York Times “Well” Blog highlights a great study today:

For Better Social Skills, Scientists Recommend a Little Chekhov

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