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How To Instantly Be More Liked In Conversations!

📱 “Why You Suck at Talking (and How Your Phone’s Making It Worse)” | Sober Psychology Ep. 34 Finale Short – Tip 2 & 3 Tip 2: Stop Dominating the Conversation Let’s talk facts—even if they hurt. A 2018 study from the Journal of Language and Social Psychology found that people who talk 80% of the time are seen as less likable and less trustworthy. And yeah… I’ve been that guy. If you're the dude at the party rambling about your crypto portfolio while everyone’s scanning for an exit—you are the problem. 🛑 This is not your personal TED Talk. Conversation is a two-way street, not a monologue with a captive audience. Tip 3: PUT. THE. PHONE. AWAY. There’s a 2020 study from the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships that found even just having your phone visible during a conversation reduces trust and connection. Visible. Not using it. Just existing on the table. So if you’re checking notifications mid-sentence, the message you’re sending is: “You’re less interesting than my IG feed.” 🥶 Savage? Sure. True? 100%. You’re not listening—you’re just waiting to flex. So: 📵 Put it down. 🧠 Shut up a little. 👂 Actually listen. Do that—and suddenly, you're the person people want to talk to.