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Curb Your Enthusiasm
Max
Social Intelligence & Everyday Ethics

The Hidden Rules of Human Relationships: Learning from Larry David

Larry David insists he's technically correct. So why does everyone else think he's wrong? Use Curb Your Enthusiasm to explore the unwritten rules of social life — reading the room, intent versus impact, reciprocity, trust, and reputation.

Introductory

Modules

Module 1

Reading the Room

Anchor scene

Larry at the dinner party

In this module

  • Social perception and nonverbal cues
  • Timing, context, and appropriateness
  • Why small talk matters

Course outcomes

  • Read social context and timing before acting
  • Distinguish between technical correctness and social appropriateness
  • Understand reciprocity, social contracts, and reputation capital
  • De-escalate conflict and repair relationships after ruptures