Being Sociable and Empathetic Don’t Go Hand-in-Hand

There are many reasons in our fast paced world to be socially connected to a plethora of people.   But is is really as beneficial as we think?  Past research has shown that feeling socially connected is both physically and emotionally good for you. Time Healthland states that new research explores the issue of how people…

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Emotion Quotient

Do you know your emotional quotient? Greater Kashmir reports that emotion reveals a person in public through a wide range of physical changes and facial expressions.  It is also very difficult to hide your emotions especially microexpressions that flash on and off the face in a matter of seconds. Emotions and moods are essential to…

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The Language of Language

What do people unconsciously communicate through things such as intonation, accent and phrasing?  And is it really possible to detect a lie? Well, that is exactly what computer science professor and expert in spoken language, Julia Hirschberg, is setting out to examine.  Things to take into consideration, according to Hirschberg, “How do people convey that…

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Body Language and Hotel Employees

The Baltimore Sun has just reported that body language helps hotel employees interact better with customers. In this rough economic time it is especially important for pricier hotels to employ experts to help their employees interact well with customers and ensure that they have a great experience.  Hotels are finding every way possible to ensure…

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