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social-psychology2 years ago•4 min saved

The Power of Saying No: How Rejecting Invitations Can Strengthen Relationships

People often overestimate the negative social consequences of rejecting an invitation, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The research found that individuals who declined invitations believed that their rejection would have more severe ramifications for their relationships than the invitees themselves. The study suggests that people tend to exaggerate how upset someone will be when an invitation is declined, even in longstanding relationships. The findings indicate that turning down invitations occasionally can help avoid burnout without major consequences.

via APA Psychology News |

#invitation #overestimation #rejection

psychology2 years ago•4 min saved

The Surprising Ease of Saying 'No' to Holiday Invitations

People tend to overestimate the negative social consequences of declining invitations, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. The research found that individuals often believe that rejecting an invitation will have severe ramifications for their relationships, leading to feelings of anger and disappointment from the inviter. However, the study suggests that these fears are unfounded, as people tend to exaggerate the focus on the act of declining rather than the thoughts behind the decision. The findings indicate that individuals can benefit from occasionally turning down invitations to avoid burnout, as the consequences are not as severe as anticipated.

via Phys.org|

#burnout #invitation-decline #overestimation

economics2 years ago

"Unveiling the Truth: Is the Key Report Inflating Job Growth in the Labor Market?"

A key report on the labor market may be overestimating job growth, according to analysts. The report, known as the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), has been criticized for its methodology, which some argue leads to inflated job growth figures. Critics point out that JOLTS counts job openings regardless of whether they are filled or not, potentially skewing the data. While JOLTS is considered an important economic indicator, experts caution that it should be interpreted with caution and used in conjunction with other labor market data for a more accurate assessment.

via The Wall Street Journal|

#economic-indicators #economics #employment-report

politics2 years ago

"Pentagon's Accounting Error Boosts Ukraine's Weapon Assistance by $3 Billion"

The Pentagon overestimated the value of weapons provided to Ukraine by $3bn, according to a report by the US Government Accountability Office. The report found that the Pentagon did not provide adequate documentation to support its cost estimates for the military aid, which included items such as sniper rifles, grenade launchers and Javelin anti-tank missiles. The overestimation meant that the US Congress approved more funding for the aid than was necessary.

via Financial Times|

#military-aid #overestimation #pentagon