Gary lent me Blink for my vacation reading. I enjoyed it – mainly because I am a strong believer in quick impressions – I do well with my immediate reactions (if I stop to listen to them). It’s the feeling that I got before I moved to Idaho – that knew that it was the right place. It’s also helped explain why I may be able to discern happy couples from not so happy couples – contempt (page 30) holds the key. When at least one member of the couple has contempt for the other, it doesn’t bode well for them.
Another interesting parts involved the IAT measuring the different prejudices that each person has (page 81). You can take a look at the site and take some quizzes yourself.
I also appreciated the conversation about improv comedy (115). The rule is: never respond negatively to an idea. I enjoy watching Whose Line is it Anyway? and really enjoy watching Ryan and Colin. In a conversation with someone the other day, I pointed out that they had worked together a really long time and knew how to respond to each other. Naming this rule is even more helpful to understanding what I have been seeing.
And a total aside – I’m totally with Americans like their chairs and couches and stuff too soft (169). I like firm chairs and couches and beds and it’s really hard to find things that don’t hurt my hips.
It’s an absolutely amazing read. Definitely pick it up.
Posted by Heather Voss at November 15, 2005 11:04 AMUm . . . totally off topic, but you might want to do something about the "comments" you received on your post Travel Log #7.
Just a thought ;)
Posted by: Reverend Ref at November 16, 2005 10:27 PM