Did you ever have the feeling you were being lied to but couldn't find out? At times like this, knowing certain tricks that allow you to spot a liar could come in handy. We should all aim to be trusting and to treat people with respect. We should be able to…
Subtle body expressions reveal the true emotions of other people. You can often tell more about how someone is feeling by the way they act, rather than what they say. As John Napier said, "If language was given to men to conceal their thoughts, then gesture’s purpose was to disclose them." To…
Empaths and highly sensitive people detect things in human behavior that others miss. Have you ever met someone that everyone else liked but who made you feel uncomfortable? Did someone ever give you a compliment that made you feel angry and irritable rather than happy? If you are an empath…
Did you know that manipulators often use emotional intelligence to take advantage of other people? Here is how. Most people are aware of the term emotional intelligence (EQ or EI). The term was created back in the 1960’s by researchers Peter Salavoy and John Mayer, and brought to the public’s attention…
Reading people is about recognizing the signs and understanding their body language. Fans of the TV show, Lie To Me, may already be familiar with body language as portrayed by Tim Roth and a cast of Hollywood actors. The truth is, body language is not fiction at all. It's real…
Sarcasm – the ability to insult idiots without them realizing it. Sarcasm is a popular form of satire in today’s culture, and we practically live off it. But what if I told you that there are some key reasons that sarcasm can be one of the greatest superpowers we humans…
Our society is very unambiguous in the expectation of what makes a man or a woman attractive. A woman has to be beautiful, just like man has to be strong physically and financially. No doubt that this is true in many cases. But how many times have you seen a…
Your eye contact says a lot of things about you in a conversation. You’re talking to someone. They keep looking over your shoulder. They’re clearly not listening to you. In fact, you suspect they’re scanning the room to see if there’s anyone more interesting to talk to. Ouch. How does…
