 Personal relationships are part of fundamental human needs and are even vital to one's health and well-being. Social intelligence helps people build healthy relationships. Whether you want to become a better friend, employee, or gain a deeper understanding of people, becoming more socially intelligent can benefit you in many ways. Ever wonder what socially intelligent people have in common? Introspective as they are. Or are you curious about whether you're socially intelligent? If the answer is yes, watch on for five common traits of socially intelligent people. Culturally sensitive. More and more spaces in our world are becoming culturally diverse. When people from different backgrounds are being brought together, it's important that identities are retained and celebrated. Whether it be ethnicity, religion, gender, or anything else reflective of culture, understanding differences is a sign of social intelligence. A 2018 study found significant positive correlations between forms of cultural intelligence and social skills within 377 university students in Turkey. It really goes to show that being open to understanding and accepting other cultures is a big part of social intelligence. This is especially true in places like university or the workplace, where you'll meet many different kinds of people. Since cultural awareness and social skills go hand in hand, developing both of these traits can be a great way to improve your interpersonal relationships. Positive outlook. This is Sai. Sai's working on a group project due pretty soon and stressing about their group members not contributing anything. Sai's stressed, losing sleep over frantically contacting their group members and trying to get the work in to get a decent grade. The distress is starting to consume Sai. Has this ever happened to you? When things are not going your way, it becomes difficult to manage overwhelming emotions. However, one trait of socially intelligent people is the ability to manage their emotions, especially in the context of social situations. According to Daniel Goldman, social intelligence expert and psychologist, socially intelligent people excel in self-management, effectively managing their emotions. A vital aspect of this skill involves having a positive outlook or seeing the good in anything, whether it be in people's situations or events. If Sai were to practice this skill, it could try a different communication approach to help motivate others to get their work done, like assigning work differently so that people can be more productive within their individual strengths and successfully complete their project. Remember me? Don't you just love it when other people address you by your name? It can have this way of making you feel acknowledged and valued. Like if someone remembered your name after only meeting you once, you feel pleasantly surprised. It turns out socially intelligent people tend to remember people's names. According to research by psychologist Richard, people who have greater social awareness tend to have a higher level of interest in others, and are also more likely to remember names. Wondering how you can remember the names of new people better? One of Dr. Harris' tips on remembering names is paying careful attention when someone gives their name on a first meeting. If you didn't catch it, you should ask them to repeat it again, then practice addressing that person by their name Hey, if you're finding this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more. Good public speakers. Public speaking and having large crowds of people glaring at you can be daunting for many. But for socially intelligent people, public speaking is no problemo. According to doctors, Rigio and Carney, socially intelligent people tend to have more experience in public speaking. They're also more likely to have leadership positions and be elected to office. This might be because they know how to read a crowd and are able to inspire others or have the courage to be the center of attention. These are very useful skills to have that convey social intelligence. You can be a great public speaker too. Being more self-aware, for example, and displaying empathy are ways they can help you better communicate with others in the masses. Reading others. Have you ever been left absolutely confused at how someone reacted to something? Emotions can be hard to read in others, but socially aware and intelligent people are able to read and interpret others' emotions accurately through nonverbal cues. Some examples of these cues include body language, context, and behaviors. Psychologist Daniel Goleman mentions that there are two competencies of social awareness, empathy and organizational awareness. While empathy is pretty self-explanatory, organizational awareness is the skill of being able to read emotional dynamics within a group and even predict how someone might react to certain situations. If you're able to read others, you carry a very useful trait that can be handy in a variety of situations. Do you see any of these traits within yourself? If so, which ones? Let us know in the comments below. And if you enjoyed this video, you won't want to miss eight things highly intelligent people do. Please remember to like the video, share, and subscribe to Psych2Go for more videos like these. Thanks for watching. The lovable Pleshi is here to brighten your days. It embodies the spirit of Psych2Go, and it serves as a reminder to prioritize your mental well-being. Its green leaf symbolizes growth, renewal, and the importance of self-care, whether it's for yourself or as a thoughtful gift for a loved one. Psi is ready to be your snuggly friend through all of life's ups and downs. 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