People often think that the terms “reading people” and “body language” are synonymous but that’s simply not true. In reality, being able to read body language or nonverbal behavior is just one (important) part of reading people. The art of reading people is complicated and to be good at reading people takes practice. The ability…
Read MoreThe Devil is in the Details. A Guide to Lie Catching.
Guest blog on lie catching by Craig James Baxter of Understanding Body Language. Liars, Cheats and Happy Feet During a trip to my local garden centre, I noticed this sign for sale. We didn’t buy it, but I did mention to my wife that this statement is often correct and promised that I would write…
Read MoreHow many basic emotions are there in psychology?
How many basic emotions do humans have? If you ask Google “what are basic emotions” you could be overwhelmed since there are many different answers. It may even seem like science and scientists themselves may be confused. In reality, there isn’t one simple answer. There are many different models of basic emotions and thus, each…
Read MoreCan Zoom Fatigue Be Related To Your Personality?
Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, we’re on video calls more than ever before – and many are finding it exhausting. There have been many articles addressing this “zoom fatigue” and the potential reasons for it. One reason often cited is the mental work and effort it takes to process nonverbal cues like facial expressions, the…
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