@wallstwardrobe: 5 “polite” behaviors that are actually lowering your value in social settings: 1. Over-explaining yourself. Whether it’s why you’re leaving early, why you said no, why you changed careers, or why you made a certain decision. Confident people don’t feel the need to turn every choice into a presentation. A simple answer is usually enough. 2. Turning every compliment into a debate. “I got lucky.” “It wasn’t a big deal.” “Anyone could’ve done it.” Confident people don’t argue with compliments. They accept them, say thank you and move on. 3. Making yourself less impressive so other people feel more comfortable. This one is controversial. A lot of women instinctively downplay their accomplishments, salary, education, ambitions, or success so they don’t intimidate others. The right people won’t be threatened by your success. 4. Feeling responsible for everyone else’s comfort. The strongest people in a room are often the least concerned with whether every single person likes them. They’re polite. They’re respectful. But they don’t spend the entire interaction managing other people’s emotions. 5. Immediately saying yes because you’re afraid of disappointing someone. Whether it’s a favor, invitation, introduction, or commitment. Confident people give themselves space to think. They know that disappointing someone occasionally is a normal part of having boundaries. #socialetiquette #etiquettetips

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