How much of what we say to others really means the same thing? Virtually everyone knows the underlying pragmatics to our phrases, but if you defy them you'll be told you're wrong (even though you're not...but that's the aim of the game.) Us Brits love a good language muck up with one another, but inevitably … Continue reading How to Read British People’s Minds
Category: Psychology
Just One Diletto, Give it to Me!
It’s pretty damn obvious we didn’t get on this planet through Stork delivery in a knapsack, right? Anyone who thinks otherwise, well, you may want to ask your friends Santa and the Tooth Fairy their thoughts on the situation… I digress. When I decided to watch some educational TV, I thought that the History channel … Continue reading Just One Diletto, Give it to Me!
How to Find Your Hero: The Love Complex
I sat there in awe of the most average couple I'd ever seen. Superficially, neither of them were oil paintings, and listening to their combination of bland drivel talk and her scolding him like a naughty schoolboy, I wondered how on earth they could be happy. On the surface, they made no sense to me. … Continue reading How to Find Your Hero: The Love Complex
Single? Taken? Nope. Just Awesome.
To all the mushy films, the soppy statuses and the couples joined at the hip, I want you to witness my middle finger flicked up towards you. You see that? That is the finger of freedom. That is something you have long forgotten. And I want you to know that I don’t envy your “love". … Continue reading Single? Taken? Nope. Just Awesome.
Weight a Minute: Eating Habits Explored
Obese or curvy? Anorexic or slim? Orthorexic or healthy? Gym bunny or fit? Each of these conditions is now recognised in modern day society. However, they can also go unseen by families, friends medical experts and the individuals in question. A person's physical appearance can sometimes be a reflection of their state of mind, and in conditions like these, dealing with the root … Continue reading Weight a Minute: Eating Habits Explored