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Talking to Strangers

Why We Fail to Recognize the Truth About People We've Just Met

by Malcolm Gladwell

★ 3.9 21 min read

About This Book

Understanding Strangers (2019) examines our profound inability to accurately assess unfamiliar people. The book investigates why our interpretations of strangers go so badly wrong, often leading to devastating outcomes, while building a compelling argument for greater understanding and restraint when encountering others.

Who Should Read This?

  • Urban residents surrounded by unfamiliar faces daily
  • Readers who enjoy Malcolm Gladwell’s analytical approach
  • Anyone confident in their ability to read people accurately

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