Exclamations

If you use exclamation marks frequently in your communications with others, you may wonder how it affects your readers' perceptions of you. Do gender or age matter? We conducted an experiment with 400 people to find out. 

Slang

New-age acronyms and made-up meanings underpin the informal, yet exclusive lexicon of slang. It can provide meaning and identity to those who use it. But not all the world's a fan, fam. Our experiment reveals how the use of slang affects your image.

"Thank You"

Expressions of gratitude can be meaningful. But we often conflate gratitude with simply remembering to say "thank you." Is this enough to increase the happiness of the other party? We put it to the test in a novel experiment.

Something New is Coming!

Please check back later for new research on voice and tone.