The Atlantic reports on why we tend to cry on planes. You’re usually alone, secluded from the rest of the world, no contact with anyone (no email or phone. Why not have a good cry? According to this article, 41% of men stated that they had “buried themselves in blankets to hide tears in their eyes…
Read MoreIf You’re Happy, Will We Know It?
Fars News.com reports on the influence a smile can have on the observer’s perception of that person’s state of mind. People deduce other’s states of mind greatly from the facial expressions they employ. One of the longest standing questionable smiles is Leonardo DaVinci’s Mona Lisa. Is she happy, is she sad, what lies behind her…
Read More‘Hate Reading’ on Social Networking Sites
Social media is dominating the structure of human lives. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc are popular all over the world. People “Check-In” on their friends, their enemies and people they don’t even talk to anymore. Why do we impulsively “check-in” on people we don’t interact with especially the individuals with which we’ve had a falling out?…
Read MoreExpression of the Month Contest is Back!
Humintell is excited to announce another Expression of the Month contest! Grand Prize:1 photograph will be selected to be on our blog with complete FACS coding. The winner will also will receive a personalized, signed copy of the book Nonverbal Communication: Science and Applications edited by Dr. David Matsumoto, Dr. Mark Frank and Dr. Hyi…
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