You ever see a parrot mimicking humans words, and wonder if they really get what they're talking about? They're smarter than they look - there's a lot of meaning in every squawk and chirp that parrots make. Not bad for a bird brain.

Have you ever talked with a friend about a problem, only to realize that he just doesn't seem to grasp why the issue is so important to you? Have you ever presented an idea to a group, and it's met with utter confusion? What's going on...

German manners are usually very formal, especially when people are meeting for the first time. Consequently, introductions in both business and social settings follow strict norms. Learn more about German preferences for etiquette in...

Germans rely very little on body language, although it is still an important part of communication. In general, they consider hand gestures unnecessary. They focus instead on communicating well verbally. Someone who expresses himself or...

The Japanese enjoy socializing as much as other people, but their behavior may seem formal and unfamiliar to someone from another culture. Learn key do's and don'ts to ensure that you behave appropriately in social and business...

Learn to listen with empathy. Empathetic listening skills are crucial in professional settings, especially for leaders. Learn exactly what authentic empathetic listening looks, sounds, and feels like through these effective listening...

This video explores the use of irony in nonfiction writing.

This video discusses verbal, situational, and dramatic irony as well as omniscient point of view.

This video covers the types of irony used by authors.

Es normal sentirse estresado o ansioso al tener que hablar ante una cámara, pero hay estrategias para superar esto y sentirse cómodo y seguro. El objetivo es dar una imagen profesional. También es importante sentirse y parecer cómodo. En...

Autism on the Seas and a Royal Caribbean cruise changed a Texas family’s life forever. Kim and Jason Ansley have two children, 6-year-old Jakob and 11-year-old Kaleb, who has non-verbal autism. The Ansley’s had only vacationed a...

Autism on the Seas and a Royal Caribbean cruise changed a Texas family’s life forever. Kim and Jason Ansley have two children, 6-year-old Jakob and 11-year-old Kaleb, who has non-verbal autism. The Ansley’s had only vacationed a...

Autism on the Seas and a Royal Caribbean cruise changed a Texas family’s life forever. Kim and Jason Ansley have two children, 6-year-old Jakob and 11-year-old Kaleb, who has non-verbal autism. The Ansley’s had only vacationed a...

Howcast - Learn how to prepare for a job interview from career expert Nicole Williams in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to sharpen your job interview skills from career expert Nicole Williams in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to deal with an irritating co-worker from career expert Nicole Williams in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn how to teach your dog to lie down in this Howcast video with Andrea Arden Dog Training.

Howcast - Learn how to gage consent and interest when initiating sex and intimacy from sex therapist Dr. Megan Fleming in this Howcast video about the psychology of sex.

Howcast - Learn to recognize clues that indicate deception in this Howcast video about body language.

Howcast - Learn how to tell if someone is lying by their speech in this Howcast video about body language.

Howcast - Learn how to use the interrogation technique to detect lies in this Howcast video about body language.

Howcast - Some employees are keepers and others are not. Either way, a verbal warning can turn a good apple around or help a bad one out the door.

Howcast - Can't get a word in? Deal with people who dominate conversations and join in on the talk.

Howcast -Learn about seven early signs of autism from pediatrician and child development expert Asma J. Sadiq, M.D. in this Howcast video.