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What are some of the behavioral differences between a group of people and single individuals?

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Keep in mind that everyone has different experiences with people and that we all project different traits about ourselves. This means that any subsequent answers are likely to highlight things about people that I don't know about. So for that reason, don't take this as a conclusive answer, even though it's a sufficient answer. I'm sure you can add an answer to highlight types of people I haven't mentioned.

This is a hard question to answer, as people are all different. As I have high social intelligence, I will try to make sense of how we are all different, and then take their differences into account when answering this question.

Making New Ground
One thing that we all do (unless you have no social intelligence), is that we hide all our bad traits when we are around others while we find out if we want to be friends with them or not. People don't want to show you their bad side, until this intiaition qualifier period ends. This is why your first day at work, school or whatever will always be warm and rosy. If you have a sense of identity, regardless of whether you are confident or have self-esteem, you will be able to project your good traits when meeting new people. Not everyone does this.

I will now give you 4 common traits you might encounter when you meet people, then highlight what that means in group conversations.

Are they introverted or extroverted?
If you can answer all these questions with yes, you are an extrovert. If you can answer all these questions with no, you are an introvert. It is possible to be either and be shy or unconfident. Use my extroversion test to find out whether you are one or not.

Do you have something to say, for most of the time?
Do you find people from all walks of life fascinating?
Do you add energy to the room, most times you are in a room?
Do you live your world through other people?

The misconception that introverts like to be alone and don't like to talk, is untrue. An introvert can have extroverted behaviour when talking to others, and an extrovert can be bad at making conversation (which is rare). Introverts tend to not be assertive the more of an introvert they are; and extroverts, yes. If you're not assertive, you cannot take control of group conversations.

Are they "scarily" emotionally intelligent?

Here's me quoting my answer of What are the distinguishing characteristics of "scary emotionally intelligent" people?

When they figure out something about you, that you don't know about yourself.

When they can get attention off people, and make it look unintentional.

When they are charming or manipulative, to know how you're going to react to something before they do it.

When they say the right words at the right time, so you are drawn to them hoping that they'll trigger an emotive response with you again.

My brother would be perfect to answer this question. He knows psychology unlike me. He would probably say something like this.

You know when you're around someone who is emotionally intelligent, because you don't have to tell them how you feel. Either because they already know, or because they make you feel special so you don't have to.

For people with poor emotional intelligence, assume the opposite. That the person finds different perspectives insightful or perplexing, their attention seeking is bait, they are submissive and impressionable, and they find it hard understanding or trusting others. People are an enigma, the more socially intelligent, the more so they are to people of lesser emotional intelligence.

Are they insecure?
Insecure people are unsure or doubtful of themselves, and they are known to behave in volatile ways and have the constant need to be reassured and have regard always given to them in a group setting. You can pick out insecure people by knowing if they see themselves as lesser to others, or if they sometimes ask you questions that affirm their place or position in life, such as "Do you think my shirt looks alright with a button fallen off it?".

These people seem normal like the rest of us, but as you get to know them or hear them speak, certain issues will come out their mouth that will most likely sound like they're not a big deal, but actually are. You can tell a lot about a person who tells their problems to the public or to people they don't really know, as it means that they don't have anyone to go to, to talk about their problems. They have self esteem issues because of the way they have been treated or neglected in the past; and they will forever be wayfaring in the midst, until they find what they seek for.

Are they outgoing?
Outgoing people are people who say what's on their mind, and always express what they think about a topic, and how they feel. It is near impossible for them not to do so. They can't not express themselves. If they have an opinion about something, they will let you know about it. Outgoing people tend to be good people to talk to in solo and group conversations, as their outlandish or gazing thoughts lead the conversation places.

Do not confuse outgoing with forthcoming. Extroverts tend to be forthcoming, as in being accommodating in their ways towards others. A forthcoming person would invest their time and choices with others, whereas an outgoing person will express themselves greatly while trying to secure the time that is already there.

An outgoing person who isn't forthcoming, is dulled, in comparison to someone who is both outgoing and forthcoming, when in fact that isn't the case.

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When in a group, responsiblity is shared. People feel less guilt when doing things in a group, as they feel that the other person was just as responsible for their actions as they were, if not more. This is called herd mentality.

Governments use herd mentality to get the citizens behaving as the police and others, to opress their citizens, by creating a superior atmosphere through uniform.
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