Discovering Microexpressions in Retail

The ability to evaluate truthfulness, detect deception, and assess credibility is a crucial skill for professionals whose jobs require interviews, interrogations, and information elicitation of others according to Dr. David Matsumoto, a renowned expert in the field of micro- expressions, facial expression, gesture, nonverbal behavior, emotion and culture. RILA’s Lisa LaBruno, senior vice president of…

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6 Steps to Effective Interview Body Language

You sound great on the phone, by e-mail and in social media. Don’t blow it in person. It’s not just what you actually say in an interview that matters; your body language talks, too. Here are some helpful tips on what is appropriate interview body language. EYE CONTACT Shakespeare once said that “the eyes are…

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Expression of the Day: Duchenne Smile

There are many different types of happiness including elation, euphoria, excitement, and amusement. However, research has shown that these enjoyable emotions are all expressed on the face the same way: by the Duchenne Smile. A Duchenne Smile occurs when the lip corners move up and the muscle around the eyes moves as well. Oftentimes you…

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The Science of Happiness

Have you ever wondered what happens to the human body when it’s happy? This is the science behind happiness! Here are more fun facts about smiles!