You may not want to believe it, but some people really do have a special kind of connection with the feelings of those around them. For most people, it isn't always easy to pick up on someone else's ...

People prefer simpler explanations; they judge them as more probable and more satisfying than complex ones. [i] If you strip what you say to its essence—boil it down—people are more likely to believe ...

How do you write so people believe what you say? What verbal cues do you give people to signal—psychologically—that you’re telling the truth? Offering plenty of evidence helps, of course: specifics ...