Category: Communication

Study suggests conversation is faster when words are accompanied by gestures

From the Springer press release: When someone asks a question during a conversation, their conversation partner answers more quickly if the questioner also moves their hands or head to accompany… Read more »

‘Smiley’ emojis in formal workplace e-mails could create frowns

From the American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev press release: A smiley face emoji and similar emoticons included in work-related e-mails may not create a positive impression and could even… Read more »

Study suggests digital communication improves young patient engagement

From the University of Warwick press release: Using texts, emails, Skype and other digital communication methods can improve the health care experience of younger patients. That is the conclusion of new… Read more »

Being near colleagues helps cross-disciplinary research on papers and patents

From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: Want to boost collaboration among researchers? Even in an age of easy virtual communication, physical proximity increases collaborative activity among academic scholars, according… Read more »