Monthly Archives: December 2019

Festive (behavioural) conversation tips

Posted on December 20, 2019 by koenfucius

(featured image: Michael L CC BY) How to avoid awkward silences and uncivilized exchanges around the festive table Chances are that you will either be hosting, or a guest at, a mega dinner party in the next few days. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Voter’s regret

Posted on December 13, 2019 by koenfucius

(Featured image: STML CC BY) We all experience regret, but it’s an emotion to which there is more than meets they eye at first sight   It’s Friday the 13th, and the people of the UK have woken up to … Continue reading →

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Matters of Life and Death

Posted on December 6, 2019 by koenfucius

(featured image: Andrea Kirkby CC BY) Sometimes a decision of life and death is not just a metaphor. What can we learn from people who genuinely face them? In September 2007, Sampson Parker had to make a really difficult decision. … Continue reading →

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