• The train guard sits down next to him and pauses. “Are you sure you didn’t get on sooner?” — Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez) 11 January 2020. It looked like it might all hinge on whose nerve gave out first. The guy is wondering if the guard saw him earlier. He decides to go for it. Poker face time.
• The train guard sits down next to him and pauses. “Are you sure you didn’t get on sooner?” — Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez) 11 January 2020. It looked like it might all hinge on whose nerve gave out first. The guy is wondering if the guard saw him earlier. He decides to go for it. Poker face time.

People with a good poker face can hide those feelings, but for the average person, there’s some leakage. Think of the conversations you’ve had with people whose faces and gestures were very.

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Negotiations can be fraught with emotion, but it’s only recently that researchers have examined how particular feelings influence what happens during deal making. Here the author shares some key findings and advice.

Anxiety leads to poor outcomes.

You will be less nervous about negotiating, however, if you repeatedly practice and rehearse. You can also avoid anxiety by asking an outside expert to represent you at the bargaining table.

Anger is a double-edged sword.

In some cases, it intimidates the other parties and helps you strike a better deal, but in other situations, particularly those involving long-term relationships, it damages trust and goodwill and makes an impasse more likely. To avoid or defuse anger, take a break to cool off, or try expressing sadness and a desire to compromise.

Disappointment can be channeled to reach a more satisfactory outcome.

Before disappointment becomes regret, ask plenty of questions to assure yourself that you’ve explored all options. And don’t close the deal too early; you might find ways to sweeten it if you keep talking.

Excitement isn’t always a good thing.

Getting excited too early can lead you to act rashly, and gloating about the final terms can alienate your counterparts. But if feelings of excitement, like other emotions, are well managed, everyone can feel like a winner.

Newsreaders around the world have been called into their studios early today following President Donald Trump’s tweet confirming that he has the Coronavirus.

We’ve all been called in for straight-face training. Occasionally, a news story comes along which our bosses know is going to be really difficult for even the most seasoned of broadcasters to remain unaffected by. They know we’re going to be doubling over with laughter at this, so we’re having a “laugh-in” between 3.00pm and 5.00pm, and then we have an hour’s calm down quiet time before going live at 6.00pm. The BBC has a special soundproof room where presenters can laugh their tits off until they no longer find a subject funny. It’s all a part of being a professional.

Huw will be joined by all BBC colleagues who are required to co-present the story. “I first heard about this when I saw a text from Sophie, “Fiona Bruce told us. “I’ll see her at the laugh-in. She’ll have pissed herself over this, I can tell you.”

“In such a difficult year for so many people, the world was ready for a good laugh,” a formerly senior member of the British Royal Family said. “Maybe Joe Biden could become the next President, after all.”

Meanwhile, America continues.

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