Texting has the power to both help and hinder our relationships, whether we’re tapping our fingers to stay in touch or using our smartphones to avoid difficult situations, according to research on texting and sexting presented at the 2018 annual convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) in San Francisco. A release from the APA… Continue reading It’s Complicated: Our Relationship with Texting
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Hurricane Giving: How to Make The Most of Your Donation
In the wake of natural disasters, let your giving be guided by both your head and your heart. Letting raw emotion drive your charitable giving can lead you to be less effective or even counterproductive. Many people just give to the first charity they think of, usually a big-name organization such as UNICEF or the… Continue reading Hurricane Giving: How to Make The Most of Your Donation
“Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers – But Not While Texting
While much has been made about the dangers of texting and driving, less attention has been focused on the age-old distractions of being absent-minded or upset while driving. A team of researchers from the University of Houston (UH) and the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) focused on all three of these important factors. Led by… Continue reading “Sixth Sense” Protects Drivers – But Not While Texting
Another Bad Thing About Texting
Any signal from a cell phone – even a little “ding” that indicates a text – can weaken your ability to focus on a task, according to a new Florida State University study. In fact, the signal from a phone is comparable to the effects seen when people are actively using their own phone. “The… Continue reading Another Bad Thing About Texting
The Etiquette Expert’s Guide to Polite Texting
A reporter who was caught texting during the National Anthem at the White House Correspondents Dinner felt the heat after the video went viral. The reporter claimed she was just taking notes, but the claims didn’t sit well with most Americans who saw her actions as disrespectful and unpatriotic. Jacqueline Whitmore, an internationally-recognized etiquette expert,… Continue reading The Etiquette Expert’s Guide to Polite Texting