Even the smartest people can't help but get annoyed by these unnecessary sounds. Struggling with misophonia — an experience of extremely strong anxiety, disgust, and irritation in response to certain ...

If you want to sound sharp, skip the phrases that give away more than you realize. Sounding smart is a subtle art that doesn’t reply on big words or dominating conversations. the words you don't say ...

We all want people to take us seriously. But so many of us, in trying to earn that respect from others, say things that we think will make us sound smart — only to fall on our faces. As psychologist ...