Social discomfort is so universal that social psychologists like me have made careers out of studying it. We can find it almost anywhere, like in salary negotiations or small talk conversations that ...

It’s easy to fall into the habit of being overly nice at work, especially if you want to keep things smooth with your coworkers. Maybe you’re the one who always volunteers for extra projects or finds ...

When people advise you to “be nice” in relationships, it's usually well-intentioned, emphasizing the importance of kindness, empathy and compromise in fostering harmony. While these traits are ...