EPISODE · Aug 25, 2021 · 2 MIN
Ted Zorn: Professor of Communication says negative intensification bias is a real thing
from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB
You may have heard about ‘netiquette’. The tips and tricks so your emails in lockdown don't start accidentally offending or disrespecting colleagues. A new study shows, no matter how much you try avoid sounding ruder than you'd like, the recipient's likely to find something to be offended by. It's a real thing - called negative intensification bias. Professor of Communication at Massey University, Ted Zorn joined Kate Hawkesby. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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You may have heard about ‘netiquette’. The tips and tricks so your emails in lockdown don't start accidentally offending or disrespecting colleagues. A new study shows, no matter how much you try avoid sounding ruder than you'd like, the recipient's...
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