Being observant does not mean being obnoxious or intrusive. It is done with subtlety and purpose. We assess for two things primarily:

• Danger: How does this situation or individual make me feel? If you are walking to your car at night and see someone...

Manipulation often harms. Manipulative phishing and other scams make identity theft possible; manipulative social tactics can support unhealthy relationships.

Manipulation is wrong because it involves immoral techniques. It means treating the other as mere objects and not as a rational being.

Stubbornness is an obstacle to changing people's opinions. Stubborn people will outright reject forceful arguments. They think outcomes can be subject to their will.

Instead of giving answers or forceful arguments, ask questions. This way, you're not telli...