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Could a Nickname Get You Ahead? [Social Hacks]

#socialhacks If giving your name to a new acquaintance results in a look of confusion, or you struggle with the names of new contacts or co-workers, you won't be surprised that research shows people have more positive reactions to names that are easier to pronounce. A review of five studies in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology found that ease of pronunciation accounted for 40% of immediate likability.

 

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