Looking for subtle ways to let people know that I'm gay [more inside]
posted by GraceCathedral on Aug 25, 2009 - 52 answers

How do I evaluate feedback at a job interview? [more inside]
posted by Seeba on Jul 3, 2009 - 9 answers

Is it possible to alter your physical appearance in a way that will prevent you from being stereotyped (from STRANGERS), without trying too hard or not being yourself? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Dec 23, 2008 - 53 answers

Rubbing your hands together as an indication of anticipation. Is this gesture common to all cultures?
posted by tellurian on Jun 1, 2008 - 11 answers

I fancy this girl. We've been on 8 dates now. We haven't kissed. Should I make a move, or wait for the 'moment' to arise, or have I been relegated to the 'friend zone'? [long] [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 7, 2008 - 54 answers

How can I better understand social cues? [more inside]
posted by ssg on Mar 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Some people seem to have a 'way' about them of gaining the willing cooperation of those around them. I seem to have none of that 'way' at all and I'd like to see if I could gain a little of it. All too often I feel overrun by others and cannot seem to get a balanced amount of cooperation and respect. I guess this is about social status and how to rise a bit above my low rung on the ladder. [more inside]
posted by DarkForest on Oct 4, 2007 - 29 answers

Is it annoying, distracting, or offensive to a deaf person who is using an interpreter to interact with hearing people who gesticulate a lot and have very expressive facial or body movements? [more inside]
posted by lychee on Feb 21, 2007 - 7 answers

I've just had a short tutorial with two of my students, and one of them kept staring at my hands... [more inside]
posted by khites on Oct 12, 2006 - 14 answers

Can I learn to show affect? [more inside]
posted by evil holiday magic on Jul 4, 2006 - 10 answers

How can I become more expressive with my hands when I'm talking to people? [more inside]
posted by evariste on Jan 13, 2006 - 17 answers

Why is a blank stare and a quizzical, staccato head-tilt to the left or right Hollywood shorthand for "I am inhumanly evil/possessed by a demon/a liquid metal killing machine/a humanoid but emotionless android", amongst others? [more inside]
posted by Jon Mitchell on Dec 23, 2005 - 19 answers

How far behind you does a person have to be in order for you to safely not hold the door for them, and not be considered rude?
posted by adampsyche on Sep 21, 2004 - 23 answers