I don’t often write about cultural nonverbals, after all there are so many cultures in the world and it is often difficult to generalize. The behaviors one sees in New York City are quite different ...

When you meet up with a friend, do you give him or her a kiss or hug? Well, this high school just outlawed hugging... "The hug has become the favorite social greeting when teenagers meet or part these ...

First dates can be a little nerve-wracking, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Questions such as: “Will they like me?”, “Can I kiss on the first date?”, and “When should I follow up about ...

It’s high time we put the most enduring myths about human behavior to bed, and see the mind—and the world—as it is. I don’t often write about cultural nonverbals, after all there are so many cultures ...

You walk into a family holiday gathering with your child in tow. Aunt Kathy bends down and stretches out her arms to your little one: “Come over here and give me a big hug!” Your kid gets quiet, ...