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 ...

Sometimes words that are meant to comfort or uplift pierce instead. It’s not always about intent; it’s about impact. People often say things that sound superficially positive but land with an ...

In everyday conversations, we often hear people say things that sound impressive or intellectually sophisticated, but upon closer inspection don't have much meaning. Whether it's in work meetings, ...