Mandarian Speakers Read Emotions In Voices, English Speakers In Faces

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 - 00:30 in Psychology & Sociology

Mandarin-speaking Chinese more likely to read emotions in the voices of others, while English-speaking North Americans rely more on facial expressions, according to a new paper. That may be why Americans think Chinese language is exaggerated while the Chinese believe Americans are too physically expressive.Yet it isn't just a style issue, it can be seen in brain activity. read more

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