Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Covering all things related to communication skills. Aug 25, 2025, 04:40pm EDT “Start with a joke,” is one of the most poorly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. A new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin explored ...

When you feel miserable, it’s hard to craft the perfect sick-day email. We’ve done the hard part for you, so all you have to do is copy, paste and fill in the blanks! Your head is throbbing, your ...

Using humor as a shield is something many of us do without even realizing it. While being funny can be great, it becomes complicated when it's your default way of handling every emotional situation.