The economics of apologies
Apologies are often hard – that’s the point. An apology is due when trust is broken, and to restore trust the apology must be hard. This column discusses a model of apologies as costly signals with some recent experimental evidence. Following the recent wave of apologies by politicians,1 celebrities,2 and in particular by firms,3 there have been numerous commentaries about the nature of apology – in particular how it is pointless and overused.
Emotional Intelligence Quiz
Facial expressions are a universal language of emotion, instantly conveying happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and much more. Reading these expressions is essential to compassion and empathy. Take this short quiz to measure your emotional intelligence. Try to identify the emotion conveyed in each of the 20 photos.
Body Language Signals: Eye Directions, Pupils
Warning! Reading body language is like listening to someone. Listed here are the possible meanings of many different body language signs.
4 Ways to Detect Lies
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When a man is tired of London house prices
‘Since Londoners cannot seem to stop asking, “Is there a bubble?”, I’ve been trying to figure out the answer’ I predicted the UK house price slump of 2007. I was even planning to devote an episode of my BBC2 series to the subject back in 2006, until my producers demanded a different topic. They argued that house prices would assuredly keep rising, so I would seem silly.
Understanding Body Language - Reading Body Language
Body language refers to the nonverbal signals that we use to communicate. According to experts, these nonverbal signals make up a huge part of daily communication. From our facial expressions to our body movements, the things we don't say can still convey volumes of information. According to various researchers, body language is thought to account for between 50 to 70 percent of all communication. Understanding body language is important, but it is also essential to remember to note other cues such as context and to look at signals as a group rather than focusing on a single action.
The Wrong Body Language
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What to eat to be creative
One might think that eating has nothing to do with your creative capacity, but he would be so wrong. What you put in your system greatly influences how many good ideas you will have and how fast they will come. Most importantly you need to think long term.
IBM's Watson Can Now Debate Its Opponents
"It's important to note, however, that Watson doesn't actually understand the content" But then, do we even, really? What is understanding if not collating and acting on that information based on past assumptions, biological or socialogical programming.
The 4 Ways You Can Use Body Language To Influence Success
If you see someone frowning, head bowed, shoulders slumped, it’s a fair bet they’re feeling low in confidence. But which came first: the slumped shoulders or the bad mood? Your body language doesn’t merely reflect your emotions, it’s often the cause. By learning some of the principal ways that your own posture, gestures, facial expression and even tone of voice affect your mind, you will be more aware of the factors influencing your mood, and give yourself an edge in presentations and negotiations. 1. Know the “Power Posture”
