Using someone's name creates instant warmth. Research has shown that hearing our own name activates specific regions of the brain associated with self-awareness and identity, and triggers a release of ...

When you meet someone for the first time, the way you greet them can set the tone for the entire interaction. Certain greetings that are meant to be informal can immediately put people off, depending ...

In a time when connection is rare, one photographer invites strangers to meet face-to-face and captures what unfolds Tereza Shkurtaj is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working for PEOPLE ...

Trust is one of those things you can't quite put your finger on, but you know it's crucial in any relationship. Whether you're meeting someone for the first time or trying to strengthen an existing ...

When we first meet someone, our body speaks before we even say a word. That first gesture—often a handshake, a smile, a nod, or even a simple glance—seems trivial, but it conveys a wealth of ...