This sequence, and particularly point 3 in this recent article, are probably a start (although “experimentally-validated” sets the bar rather high).
Depending on what exactly you aspire to do (be less awkward at parties, take over the world, etc.), I would think that you would probably be after very different resources. What are you after?
I agree—different resources are necessary for different questions. I personally tend to read sociology papers whenever I can get my grubby little paws on them. Note that I have a feminist bent, so I tend to look for feminist-leaning resources. For example, I recently read this fascinating study:
http://das.sagepub.com/content/10/3/293.short
IMO Dale Carnegie is a pretty good base.
This sequence, and particularly point 3 in this recent article, are probably a start (although “experimentally-validated” sets the bar rather high).
Depending on what exactly you aspire to do (be less awkward at parties, take over the world, etc.), I would think that you would probably be after very different resources. What are you after?
I agree—different resources are necessary for different questions. I personally tend to read sociology papers whenever I can get my grubby little paws on them. Note that I have a feminist bent, so I tend to look for feminist-leaning resources. For example, I recently read this fascinating study: http://das.sagepub.com/content/10/3/293.short