Over half a century of scientific research has documented that 7 universal facial expressions of emotion are expressed and recognized, all around the world, regardless of race, culture, nationality, religion, gender or any other demographic variable. They are: Anger, Contempt, Fear, Disgust, Happiness, Sadness and Surprise. But what exactly are the 7 basic emotions and where…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Cross Cultural Communication
You may be great about reading some people, but there are still a lot of people whose distinct outlook and culture may elude you. One of the most important parts of learning how to read people is accepting that this process varies considerably across different cultures, despite the presence of universal basic emotions. In a…
Read MoreHappy New Year from Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto
Happy New Year! As we begin the New Year, we are thankful for the many thousands of you who have joined our mailing list, who follow our work, and who have attended our workshops and seminars around the country and abroad. We are very grateful for all of your support and kindness. At the same…
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