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I wondered about this last week after coming across a British study that revealed something unexpected about stress: the more we show it, the more likable we seem to be. Each was told to prepare quickly for a fake job interview; give a three-minute speech about themselves and take a thorny maths test with questions like: count backwards from the number 1,022 in 13s as fast and accurately as you can until asked to stop.Article content

Being more co-operative than other animals, humans are attracted to people who are honest or open. Showing signs of stress or weakness is a good way to demonstrate such trustworthiness, which is useful.Article content

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