Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026
ITHACA, New York, Oct. 13 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist
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When a stranger on an elevator suddenly burst into tears, Vanessa Bohns' father-in-law later felt ashamed that, not knowing how to react, he said nothing. During her own father's final months of life, Bohns helped him plan trips that she knew he wouldn't be able to take - helping ma . . .
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Speak up or keep it to yourself? Advice from a social psychologist
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When a stranger on an elevator suddenly burst into tears, Vanessa Bohns' father-in-law later felt ashamed that, not knowing how to react, he said nothing. During her own father's final months of life, Bohns helped him plan trips that she knew he wouldn't be able to take - helping ma . . .