Persona 4 Golden Social Statsis an experience system that shapes your interactions with characters throughout the story.

The protagonist’s stats are divided intoCourage, Expression, Knowledge, Understanding, and Diligence.

The sooner you level these up, the better.

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This is also related to conversations.

If you do succeed on them, though, you will gain points for the stat.

When you gain levels in a stat, the description below it will change.

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Along with working towards their own Social Links, they are great to increase Social Stats.

One thing to keep in mind is that sometimes they will be available outside of schedule.

If they have an exclamation mark on them, you’ll know they are available.

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The biggest benefit from rain still comes while studying, increasing how much Knowledge you receive.

Lastly,eating dishes in Aiya is a great way to increase Social Stats.

There’s one in particular that you should keep in mind.

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During rainy days, theMega Beef Bowl Challengewill become available.

It requires your Courage, Understanding, Knowledge and Diligence to be at level 5 to finish it.

Just keep it mind it will cost you 3000 yen each time.

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On June 9th you’ll unlock the Scooter.

you could use it from outside the Dojima Residence, but only during the day.

Additionally, if youread 100 Ghost Stories, you will obtain bonus points when working at the hospital.

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TheDrama Clubis perfect to level up your Expression.

At times a prompt will appear, asking you to choose between two options.

The Tower Social Link is also related to this.

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This book will increase the Knowledge you gain every time you study either at home or at the library.

But, if you want to secure all three, double-check tostudy during rainy days.

Whilst it’s not the norm, some classes will provide important lessons that will increase your Knowledge.

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You don’t have to do anything to make it obtain said bonus.

This also opens up the Temperance Social Link.

While Soccer only increases Diligence, agreeing to help cleaning up after practice will boost your Understanding.

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As for school clubs, bothBasketball and Soccerincrease the Diligence Social Stat.

Just keep in mind that they won’t be available during rainy days.

Outside of the Dojima Residence, you will sometimes find astray caton the street.

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In terms of jobs,Envelope Constructoris a great early gig similar to translating.

It doesn’t have a schedule, so you could work there any night.

Thebooks that increase Diligencein Persona 4 Golden are:

Hope that helps!

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If you’re looking for more guides, we have dedicated explainer onPersona 4 Golden test and exam answers.

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