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Saturday, 04 November 2023 04:47

If you use any of these 9 phrases, you have ‘better etiquette skills’ than most: Public speaking expert

Actions may speak louder than words, but words still matter — a lot. People can get easily offended, and if you rush around like most folks, it’s easy to say the wrong thing in the wrong way. As a public speaking expert, one thing I focus on is teaching good speech manners. There are nine phrases in particular that instantly show appreciation and respect. If you use any of them every day, you have better etiquette skills than most people: 1. “What I’m hearing you say is ...” People don’t expect you to agree with everything they say. But they…

Friday, 03 November 2023 04:46

People with 'poor speech etiquette' always use these 7 'rude' phrases, says public speaking expert

We all have to communicate with people on a daily basis, so it's inevitable that we'll occasionally be put off, if not downright offended, by the things we hear. But consider the possibility that sometimes you may be guilty of rubbing people the wrong way. As a public speaking trainer, I always urge people to think carefully about their listeners before speaking. It's impossible to evaluate every word ahead of time, but it's helpful to be aware of phrases or attitudes that keep us from communicating effectively. Here are seven rude phrases that people with poor speech etiquette always use…

Sunday, 29 October 2023 04:31

People experience 'new dimensions of reality' when dying, groundbreaking study reports

Scientists have witnessed brain patterns in dying patients that may correlate to commonly reported "near-death" experiences (NDEs) such as lucid visions, out-of-body sensations, a review of one's own life, and other "dimensions of reality," reports a new study. The results offer the first comprehensive evidence that patient recollections and brain waves point to universal elements of NDEs. During an expansive multi-year study led by Sam Parnia, an intensive care doctor and an associate professor in the department of medicine at NYU Langone Health, researchers observed 567 patients in 25 hospitals around the world as they underwent cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after…

Sunday, 22 October 2023 04:46

7 signs of emotional maturity, according to a psychologist

Emotional maturity isn't always easy — especially if you had immature behaviors modeled to you as a child. In an argument with a friend or romantic partner, it can be easy to revert to immature behavior like name-calling, yelling, and defensiveness. But maybe you've put in the work — you've gone to therapy, you've meditated, and you feel like you've finally developed better behavior. Are you an emotionally mature person now? Lindsay C. Gibson, a clinical psychologist, told Insider there's no such thing as a perfect, emotionally mature person who's "reached the apex of emotional maturity and stays there." At…

Saturday, 21 October 2023 04:39

Watch out for these 9 ‘hidden’ signs that someone is lying to you, say psychology experts

When telling the truth feels inconvenient, many people resort to less honest communication. They steer conversations away from certain topics, withhold key details, or sometimes they just flat-out lie. As psychologists and professors of psychology, we wanted to look into the habits of proficient liars. While writing our book "Big Liars: What Psychological Science Tells Us About Lying and How You Can Avoid Being Duped," we singled out some of the most common hidden traits and characteristics of especially successful liars. Biggest signs that someone is lying 1. They are natural manipulators. Good liars aren't nervous about manipulating others; rather,…

Sunday, 15 October 2023 04:43

3 ways to ‘buy happiness’, says Harvard expert: With ‘a little knowledge and practice’ anyone can do it

Most people agree with the sentiment that money can’t buy you happiness, but what if it actually could? Arthur C. Brooks, a social scientist and Harvard professor, has an interesting perspective on money and happiness, which he shares in his free Harvard happiness course. “At low levels, money improves well-being. Once you earn a solid living, however, a billionaire is not likely to be any happier than you are,” Brooks wrote in his article for The Atlantic titled, “How to Buy Happiness.” But “no matter where we sit on the income scale, with a little knowledge and practice any of…

Saturday, 14 October 2023 04:49

‘We were clueless’: 24 times people damaged their home because they didn't know how to take care of it

As if buying a home isn't hard enough, there can be a pretty steep learning curve once you start actually living in it. Recently, u/Cheirogaleidae asked people on Reddit to share ways people have damaged their homes through sheer ignorance, and the replies are pretty wild. Here's what they had to say: 1. "Not paying attention to wooden things that need periodic painting. Porch posts, door trim, fences, etc. If you don't keep up with it, it rots. Then you have to replace porch posts, door trim, fences, etc. I had no idea until things rotted." "My wood deck rotted…

Thursday, 12 October 2023 04:40

The psychology of discipline

You may have encountered some army official, who usually brags about their life, how punctual and disciplined they are, and how they maintain the equilibrium of their life. Discipline is one of the keys to success, but it’s harder to adapt. Discipline is the ability to control one’s behavior and actions in order to achieve any goal. People who live their lives with discipline have more chances to be successful than others. People with lazy and inconsistent in nature are always suffer when it comes to hard work. Discipline helps in fields school, work, office, and even in personal relationships.…

Wednesday, 11 October 2023 15:10

13 powerful things surviving a terrorist attack taught me about life

On 9/11, I was 12 years old and in middle school three blocks away from the World Trade Center, separated only by a highway and a few sidewalks. I remember when the bomb squad burst through the doors of the classroom, along with droves of hysterical parents crying and screaming. Outside the school building, the acrid smell instantly stung our eyes and our nostrils, and the buildings vomited paper and people. The jam-packed crowds were almost impossible to move through, but we had one objective: Get home to the East side, to our neighborhood, which was also just three blocks…

Saturday, 07 October 2023 04:43

Makeup is out, grey hair is in: the week it became cool for women to look their age

Paris fashion week usually celebrates youth, artifice and maximum effort in the department of physical appearance. But this week there has been a big old French fuss about the joy of being natural and authentic. Pamela Anderson has rocked up at shows “makeup-free at 56”. Andie MacDowell, 65, and Dame Helen Mirren, 78, “sported natural grey hair” (ie, they turned up while possessing hair) on the runway for L’Oréal. Making a lot of effort is, of course, still in fashion. All these looks probably involve complications of one kind or another: an endless carousel of painfully “carefree” outfits or a…

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Sunday, 01 October 2023 04:30

5 things narcissists always do when talking to others—and how to respond

Have you ever talked to someone who, every time you shared something, would twisted the interaction around to make it all about them? You may have encountered a "conversational narcissist." The term, coined by sociologist Charles Derber, describes a person who often dominates the conversation, with little regard for the viewpoints of others. Hogging a conversation could reflect inflated self-esteem or even deep-rooted insecurities, and it can be draining to be on the other end. Don't miss: If you answer these 10 questions correctly, you have higher emotional intelligence than most people As a Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, here's exactly how…

Saturday, 30 September 2023 04:47

I've stayed in dozens of accommodations around the world, and I always check Airbnb before booking a hotel

* I'm a frequent traveler who has stayed in dozens of hotels and Airbnbs around the world. * I prefer to book Airbnbs over hotels because they feel lived-in and offer more unique experiences. * Through Airbnb, I've booked tiny homes, cozy cabins, and even a livable art sculpture. Would you rather spend the night in a luxury hotel or a wine barrel that's been converted into a tiny home? Last year when I was in Switzerland, I chose the latter — thanks to Airbnb. I remember when I first discovered the booking website. I was in college. Like many…

Sunday, 24 September 2023 04:31

The ‘most persuasive’ people always do these 9 things when talking to others, say psychology experts

In both your business or personal lives, there will be times when you need to persuade people to do what you want, or to see your side of things. But it’s easy to go about it the wrong way, and instead of winning people over, you may wind up alienating them. As language psychology experts, we’ve found ways to be more convincing to other people without being manipulative or irritating. It’s just a matter of saying the right words in the right way at the right time. 1. Use “you” more than “I.” This is the simplest and most effective…

Saturday, 23 September 2023 04:41

‘It always baffles me’: Americans are sharing things Europeans do that make absolutely zero sense to them

The differences between European and American cultures is always an interesting — and sometimes controversial — topic to discuss. As an American, I personally find it very interesting to learn of these differences. So of course when I found this thread on Reddit where u/a_m42_ asked: "Americans, what is something that Europeans have/do that makes no sense to you?" I had to do a deep dive and read all the responses. Here are some that really stood out to me. 1. "I'm Canadian, but it always baffled me that some Europeans consider a half hour's worth of driving a long…

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