Does Social Exclusion Literally Feel Cold?
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 05:07
in Psychology & Sociology
When we hear somebody described as ???frosty??? or ???cold???, we automatically picture a person who is unfriendly and antisocial. There are numerous examples in our daily language of metaphors which make a connection between cold temperatures and emotions such as loneliness, despair and sadness. read more
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