Books like Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
In Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell examines how we interpret and respond to people we do not know. Through the lens of social psychology and interpersonal communication, the book looks at the biases and assumptions that guide our judgments of strangers, offering insight into the hidden dynamics of human interaction.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology
Authors: Malcolm Gladwell
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