The hidden pressure behind responding to a boss's good news

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What happened

Have you ever found yourself listening to someone share their good news and felt pressure to respond with excitement, even if you didn't feel particularly enthusiastic?

Does that pressure feel even greater when the person sharing the news is your boss?

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:20:06 UTC.

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