Awkward
Subtitle: the science of why we're socially awkward and why that's awesome
By: Ty Tashiro, PhD
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 261
ISBN-13: 9780062429155
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Interpersonal relations; Social skills; Social interaction
Description: Interweaving the latest research with personal tales and real world examples, this offers reassurance and provides valuable insights into how listeners can embrace their personal quirks and unique talents to harness their awesome potential, and more comfortably navigate their complex world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-250) and index.
Table of contents: title: Part I. So this is awkward. What does it mean to be awkward? ; Is there anything wrong with being awkward? ; Looking for some sweet skills ; Emotions make me feel funny ; Unlocking the minds of likable people; title: Part II. This is getting awkward : how modern societal shifts are making everyone feel more awkward. Nurturing awkward children ; The awkwardness of making friends ; Dating and sex are so awkward; title: Part III. How the awkward become awesome. Practically prodigious ; Groundbreaking innovation.