When a smile is not a smile
The holidays are usually a happy time, but sometimes a smile is not really a smile. You may be with family, doing business, or meeting people socially. Knowing the difference between real and fake happiness can be important. There are a few simple signs to tell the difference between a real and fake smile. Lips move up: On a fake smile the lips tend to move out, while a real smile will turn...
Read MoreNon-verbal communication made easy
Here is an easy way to remember some basics of body-language and non-verbal communication. In order to soften up someone you are talking to, just remember “SOFTEN.” S – Smile (it is amazing what a genuine smile can do) O – Open posture (not holding arms in front of your body) F – Lean forward slightly (it shows interest) T – Touch (depending on the...
Read MoreDo you like risk?
Are you adventurous? After the article on risk taking and its connection to creativity, I thought it would be good to post a test so you can see how well you do. This is from Psychology Today, which has a lot of interesting articles and tests. The Adventure Quotient (AQ) Test will give you a good indicator if you are a risk taker or not.
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