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Sep 2024
48m 33s

Why Most People Can’t Keep Secrets & Int...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Eye contact can be tricky. Too little and you look disinterested – too much and you look creepy. This episode begins with a few of the finer points of proper eye contact. http://www.spring.org.uk/2013/07/how-eye-contact-works.php It’s clear from research that keeping a secret is difficult to do. We often feel compelled to share secrets even if we promised no ... Show More
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