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Behavioral scientist shares 10 questions that will make people fall madly 'in like' with you
Upworthy • • science
Key Points:
- Many people struggle with social interactions because they overthink or try to impress others, but Harvard Business School research shows that asking questions is key to being likable.
- Dr. Alison Wood Brooks highlights that people often wish others had asked them more questions in conversations, which fosters connection and likability.
- Wood Brooks adapted psychologist Arthur Aron's 36 questions into 10 research-based questions designed to help people "fall in like" in social settings by encouraging openness and vulnerability.
- The 10 suggested questions are open-ended and enable people to talk about themselves, which increases likability through genuine interest and follow-up inquiries.
- Studies show that asking a question followed by two more demonstrates sincere interest, leveraging the principle of reciprocal liking to build rapport quickly.
