Beware of your gut feelings, they may betray you

People whose livelihoods subject them to being in constant contact with other people such as waiters, salespersons, medical doctors naturally develop the skills for “sizing people up at a glance.” It deals with understanding the mechanics and philosophy involved; for instance, studying the cold truth about mannerisms and their meanings, facial expressions and body language, determining what a certain tone of voice may insinuate, or how the circumstances of a person’s environment may influence,

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Vignettes

A colossus bestriding two worlds

Most philosophers are strange people. Greek philosopher Diogenes lived in a barrel like a dog. In fact, he was called “The Dog.” Socrates drank a cup of hemlock to honour the country’s laws. He refused to run away from the prison when some of his well-wishers volunteered to bribe the jailers and secure his release. Similarly,

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Thorns on the Side

Say no to horns

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has decided to ask motorists to refrain from using the horn within the CMC city limits as one of its novel initiatives for World Environment Day 2014, which falls on June 5.

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