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Big Words
Does using big words make you seem smarter? Or does it just make you seem stuck up? We put it to the test in an novel experiment with 400 people.
CAPS, Tone, &
Memory
Putting words in ALL CAPS can signal importance. However, it can also feel like shouting. Does formatting text in all caps boost memory at the cost of a harsher tone? We used a randomized experiment with 1,200 email readers to find out.
Emoji Use
Across social media, emails, and other digital mediums, people are using emojis more than ever before. But how does it affect your image? Do contexts or reader differences matter? We conducted a randomized experiment with 1,200 people to investigate.
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.
"I" Sentences
Starting each sentence with the word "I" is conventionally discouraged. Some think it can make you look self-centered, cold, or unoriginal. But in a randomized experiment with 1,200 email readers and social media post viewers, we find different results.
Parentheses - Nuance or Nuisance
Parentheses provide supplemental details that (while potentially helpful) are not essential. Does including those details (and the parentheses enclosing them) boost informativeness? Or are they just annoying? We have the data in this 1,200-person experiment.
A Simple Thank You?
Research shows that expressions of gratitude can have profound effects on both parties. But we often conflate gratitude with simply saying "thank you." Is this actually enough to increase others' happiness? We put it to the test in a 400-person experiment.
Semicolon Perceptions
Semicolons are rarely used. They're optional, and using them correctly requires specific grammatical knowledge. However, perhaps that makes users seem smarter; or perhaps it just signals arrogance. We put it to the test in an experiment with over 1,000 people.
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.
Statistics - Do They Persuade?
Can adding a statistic to support your claim convince others of its validity? We ran experiments across three contexts, including politics, business, and a college essay, measuring audience perceptions of claim believability and claim-maker competence.
There, Their, They're
One of the most common grammatical mistakes is mixing up there, their, and they're. Does it make you seem less smart in the eyes of your peers? To find out, we conducted an experiment with 1,200 people in the contexts of social media and work.
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AI & Tech
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Business
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Relationships
Social Media
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Likability
Memory
Persuasion
Writing
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Creative Writing
Formatting
Grammar
Word Choice
Writing Process
Speaking
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Conversation Topics
Presentations
Teaching
Voice & Tone
Nonverbal
Methods
About
Overview
Leadership