Alixandra Barasch, Kaitlin Woolley and Peggy J Liu

People who don’t express a preference in innocuous contexts, such as not indicating their favourite food or music in professional profiles, are “dehumanised” or seen as robotic. This can make it harder for others to relate to and coordinate with them at work.

The problem with being too easy-going

Failure to express your preferences in everyday situations can make you seem less likeable and even slightly less human