I used to meet an acquaintance and her husband out for dinner a few years back. They were good company, bar one thing: They constantly bickered when others were around. One minute we’d all be laughing … [Read more...]
How Your Voice Affects First Impressions
We all want to make a great first impression. But, is it possible that your tone of voice is sabotaging your chances? NPR has just posted a fascinating article about a scientific study that rated how … [Read more...]
Are You An Angry Commenter?
Every time I read an article online, I can’t help but notice a flood of comments posted by readers. A few have thoughtful points to make, some are spam, but, often, it seems that most of the comments … [Read more...]
Acknowledging Small Kindnesses
The other day my friend was leading a group of friends down a stairwell that leads into a restaurant. As she descended, she noticed that people were coming up the stairs to leave the restaurant. … [Read more...]
Are We Too Judgmental Towards Parents?
The other day, a friend of mine went to a health food store to buy her young son some gluten-free porridge, as he has bad food allergies. She was speaking to the shop’s sales clerk and mentioned that … [Read more...]