Best book to develop social intuition?

Certainly there are social skills you can develop, but the idea of sitting down with a book to do so strikes me as a bit odd. Wouldn’t being around people be better practice?

@weepwoopwap – interesting username you have there :). Welcome to Fluther! I haven’t read too many books like that, but How To Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie is a popular best seller, that could help you develop your communication skills etc. My brother and couple of friends have read the book and all of them enjoyed it and found it a quick read. Also, I fully support wildlfower’s suggestion that the best way to hone your skills would be on-hand (or is this on-mouth?...oookay, definitely not on-mouth. that sounds wrong) experience with other people. Good Luck!

Perhaps some form of support-group? Then you know you’re in ‘safe’ company for practicing – just a thought.

Daniel Goleman’s Emotional Intelligence & Chapter 6 in Carol Dweck’s excellent book Mindset. In fact, read all of Mindset.

Practice the art of listening to others intently, focusing all your attention on them and really hear what they say. Show interest in new people when you meet them.

Practice the art of listening to others intently, focusing all your attention on them and really hear what they say. Show interest in new people when you meet them.

Right. Practice asking questions.