I don’t often write about cultural nonverbals, after all there are so many cultures in the world and it is often difficult to generalize. The behaviors one sees in New York City are quite different ...

Teaching children that they can say “no” is one of the most important lessons we can give them for their adult lives. From a ...

You walk into a family holiday gathering with your child in tow. Aunt Kathy bends down and stretches out her arms to your little one: “Come over here and give me a big hug!” Your kid gets quiet, ...

When you meet up with a friend, do you give him or her a kiss or hug? Well, this high school just outlawed hugging... "The hug has become the favorite social greeting when teenagers meet or part these ...

First dates can be a little nerve-wracking, especially when you don’t know what to expect. Questions such as: “Will they like me?”, “Can I kiss on the first date?”, and “When should I follow up about ...

On Sunday morning, Dan Harelick cracked open the door to his youngest daughter's bedroom, just barely poked his head in and wished his 13-year-old, Dahlia, a happy birthday. There were no hugs or ...