How To Interpret Mixed Signals in Body Language and Communicate Clearly

Ever been talking to someone and feel as though what they are saying is not actually representing how they are feeling? They ...
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Psychology says people who smile during difficult conversations aren't always comfortable, here's what that expression may really mean

A smile is often seen as a universal sign of happiness, friendliness or confidence. But psychology suggests that context matters far more than the expression itself. If you've ever noticed someone ...
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How to Read Facial Expressions, and Why We Get Them Wrong

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The curious origins of four English expressions – including will‑o’‑the‑wisp and against the grain

The origins of English expressions are often obscure and require deep linguistic and documentary research to be explained. Being phrases, not single words, their intrinsic meanings can be ...
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7 Essentials for Better Conversations

Conversation isn’t taught in school the way writing and public speaking are, so we have to pick it up on our own—which is one reason there’s such wide variation in how satisfying our conversations are ...