In-Person Requests Are More Effective Than Electronic Ones
People respond better to face-to-face requests than e-mails
Stories by Matthew Hutson
Why It's So Hard to Keep a Secret
The real reason has more to do with mental meandering than actively hiding information
Interviews May Lead Us Astray When Hiring Someone
Subjective meet and greets don’t necessarily predict job performance
Conspiracy Theorists May Really Just Be Lonely
People prone to believing in elaborate cover-ups could just be seeking more meaning in life
Put a Bird on It
Customizing possessions boosts performance
Why We Love Dad's Old Sweater
“Authentic objects” keep us company
Living a Lie: We Deceive Ourselves to Better Deceive Others
New research provides the first evidence for a theory first put forward in the 1970s
Why Emotional Snap Judgments Are Often Wrong
When reading people's emotions, careful thinking may pay off
Trick of Tweet: Data Tool Pinpoints Words Seen as Credible
Computers are sorting real news from fake on social media
Should You Wear Makeup at Work?
Research shows intriguing differences in how male and female co-workers react to women who wear makeup in the office
Why Nostalgia Is Good for You
The bittersweet emotion increases feelings of vitality
Family Traditions Boost Happiness
The holidays can bring joy or dread, but family rituals make them enjoyable, research suggests
Why We Love Moral Rigidity
We tend to trust people who adhere to moral rules, even when doing so leads to bad outcomes
Do Selfies Make You Look Bad?
A new study finds they are not as flattering as we think
The Follies of Speed Swiping in Dating Apps
Why patience pays when looking for love
The Inherent Gender of Names
A name’s sound can convey masculine or feminine traits
Why Whiz Kids Win
Despite professing to value hard work, we all have a soft spot for natural talent
Keeping Up with the Joneses--in Bed
Couples who have sex at least once a week are happiest, perhaps because we think it’s the norm
Dress for Success: How Clothes Influence Our Performance
What you wear can influence your thinking and negotiating skills, and even hormone levels and heart rate
Cynicism May Cost You
Having a distrustful attitude might limit your earning power
