The power of an apology resides not only in its words but in the sincerity behind them. Yet, distinguishing a genuine apology from one that masks manipulative tactics, often associated with ...

In truth, sociopaths feel perfectly entitled to use you to achieve their objectives. So, they convince you to pay their bills ...

The art of manipulation is all around us. Turn on the TV or open your social media app and you’ll see good examples of people trying to convince you to buy a product, support a political candidate, or ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My son and I have a gentle disagreement about the host’s responsibility at a dinner party or holiday table. As a host, I look for opportunities to foster conversations that might ...

NEW YORK (AP) -- It's been a common refrain when seeking proof that someone's story or some event actually took place: "Pics, or it didn't happen." But in a world where the spread of technology makes ...

If you’ve been paying attention to how Russian President Vladimir Putin talks about the war in Ukraine, you may have noticed a pattern. Putin often uses words to mean exactly the opposite of what they ...