People from East Asia tend to have more difficulty than those from Europe in distinguishing facial expressions and a new report published online in Current Biology explains why
Rachael Jack, University of Glasgow researcher, said that rather than scanning evenly (均匀的) across a face as Westerners do, Easterners fix their attention on the eyes.
"We show that Easterners and Westerners look at different face features to read facial expressions," Jack said. "Westerners look at the eyes and the mouth in equal measure, whereas Easterners favor the eyes and neglect (忽略) the mouth."
According to Jack and her colleagues, the discovery shows that human communication of emotion is more complex than previously believed. As a result, facial expressions that had been considered universally recognizable cannot be used to reliably convey emotion in cross-cultural situations.
The researchers studied cultural differences in the recognition of facial expressions by recording the eye movements of 13 Western Caucasian and 13 East Asian people while they observed pictures of expressive faces and put them into categories: happy, sad, surprised, fearful, disgusted, angry, or neutral. They compared how accurately participants read those facial expressions using their particular eye movement strategies.
It turned out that Easterners focused much greater attention on the eyes and made significantly more errors than did Westerners. "The cultural difference in eye movements that they show is probably a reflection of cultural difference in facial expressions," Jack said. "Our data suggest that whereas Westerners use the whole face to convey emotion, Easterners use the eyes more and mouth less."
In short, the data show that facial expressions are not universal signals of human emotion. From here on, examining how cultural factors have diversified these basic social skills will help our understanding of human emotion. Otherwise, when it comes to communicating emotions across cultures, Easterners and Westerners will find themselves lost in translation.
What do you feel passionate? What do you love (besides your family, children, and friends)? Our passion often leads us to our purpose in life. For example, am absolutely passionate about helping people work through blocks or barriers such as hurt, guilt, shame, and self-doubt in order to experience the freedom to be authentically who they are.
I believe when you find your passion, you will experience freedom, happiness and, ultimately, less anxiety and more peace. It sounds so simple. However, many people do not really know what they are passionate about because they have lost a sense of who they are. We have spent so much time trying to please others or creating stories about why we can't do something. What if you could change this? How would your life be different?
Identify and write down the areas you love. Technology, gardening, helping others, inner design, leadership, finances, health, fitness, writing, photography, art, managing projects, and the list goes on.
Look at your thoughts around placing more emphasis on the area where you pursue either personally or professionally. What are you telling yourself? I'm not good enough. I don't have the time or money. Whatever it is, work on deleting this from your thoughts and replacing them with the opposite statement.
Create more time in your calendar or research what add it information or resources you might need to integrate this more in your life. Maybe it's getting a coach or instructor to help keep you on track, reduce your fears and work on your limiting conversations. Set goals and make them happen.
Living out your purpose may mean a different job or it may mean focusing your time differently or making your passion more of a priority in your life. We all matter and have a purpose. It's never too late to create what you want.
This quote by Bob Proctor summarizes what this all means, "Your purpose explains what you are doing with your life. Your vision explains how you are living your purpose. Your goals enable you to realize your vision."
The first U. S. cookbook was published in 1796, and since then, they have provided insight into different times in American history.
Cookbooks tell us what foods were available during the period the books were written. If you see a lot of recipes for things that are preserved for pickles (腌菜), you know that you're looking at a time without refrigeration. In the late 1860s, many recipes started paying more attention to food bacteria concerns and healthy-seeming foods, reflecting society's growing knowledge of both subjects. Cookbooks show that meal planning changed in the 1930s, when refrigerators became more common in American homes.
Early cookbooks were also lifestyle guides. So, there were not only some recipes for food, but recipes for a cleaning solvent (溶剂) or what to do when your child were poisoned, how to clean, and how to get spots out.
Cookbooks became more diversified and regional after the Civil War. Southern writers, and some Northern writers, began publishing cookbooks in an attempt to memorialize, and beautify, the American South. They became very successful and they really helped to develop a sense of what southern hospitality was. Community cookbooks, edited by more than one person, often as a fundraiser or for charity, ultimately provide insight into what middle-class Americans were eating at a given time, as well as a statement about neighborhoods and groups.
Cookbooks, however, sort of stop being a comprehensive reflection of society now. You really have to think about the publishing world and who it is, where it is, and what it wants. The publishing world doesn't necessarily have the goal of representing the truth of Americans because it wants to make money. But publishing's control of the storytelling has loosened. Social media and food blogs have led to the freedom of conversations around food, recipes and cooking, giving consumers more power.
But that doesn't mean that the golden age of cookbooks is over. Cookbooks are still one of the most popular books out there and are purchased regularly. They're very good to give as gifts. They're very, very popular because they're sort of neutral (中立的). And everyone loves a cookbook, especially with beautiful pages.
Most Popular UK Destinations for a Staycation
Looking for a cheap staycation to brighten up your winter? Here are the most popular destinations in the UK.
Blackpool
Whether you're seeking the thrills of Blackpool Pleasure Beach or are keen to catch a glimpse of Blackpool Tower, the city's most appealing attraction, the seaside town offers various amazing views. It's no wonder the town has gained 980.8 million views on TikTok. With accommodation price £75 for a night, you'll have a golden opportunity to enjoy Blackpool's Illuminations (彩灯) display and the Seaside Trail.
Scarborough
North Yorkshire's Scarborough sees 49,500 monthly searches and686.4 million views on TikTok. One of the local highlights is the annual St Nicholas Fair. While a one-night stay in Scarborough costs £85, the town offers holiday-makers opportunities to experience ancient British culture at the 12th-century castle ruins.
Swansea
The Welsh town sees 27,100 monthly searches and has 622.4 million views on TikTok. Swansea's Waterfront Wonderland brings with it the Alpine Village and various amusement attractions. Spending a night here costs just 10 pounds more than in Scarborough. But if you book a week earlier, you can get a 5 percent discount in total. With Cardiff only being an hour's drive from Swansea, you have the perfect opportunity to catch a game of ice hockey.
Bournemouth
Bournemouth isn't called Sunny Bournemouth for nothing, as holiday-makers can enjoy breathtaking views along the Jurassic Coast. With a World Heritage Site within its borders, it's no surprise to see this town with the high number of views on TikTok (868.3 million). A one-night stay will cost you £105, giving you the perfect opportunity to get relaxed.
A recent study shows that air cooling is already responsible for 3.94% of yearly carbon emissions (排放物) worldwide, which will only worsen as higher global temperatures continue to drive the growing need for air conditioning. Meanwhile, increased energy bills and a lack of gas supply are other significant concerns. At present, heating in the UK amounts to a third of our total carbon emissions from the burning of fossils to fuel our collective heating system. Climate change and energy issues call for serious efforts to counter these challenges.
Heat pumps seem to be practicable. Put simply, a heat pump works by transferring heat from the ground, the air, or a water source into your home. They also do the opposite as a cooling system. They can achieve an efficiency rate of up to 600% since they require only a small amount of electricity to function but provide comparatively ample heat.
This helps heat pumps gain increasing popularity in terms of sustainable energy solutions since they require around four times less energy. They also produce no emissions during their operation. This has local benefits since they won't create any air pollution. According to a recent study, using heat pumps can help homeowners reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save money on energy bills, and improve their health. The findings indicate that heat pumps will lower emissions for two-thirds of households while benefiting one-third of UK homeowners financially. Therefore, some experts say heat pumps will hold the key to the problem in the future.
However, electricity is increasingly provided using renewable sources, which provide the cheapest available electricity source. The authorities have promised to expand the supply of domestic renewables five times over. Currently, the UK is still far behind the European average when it comes to the number of heat pumps installed.
Writing poetry is away to convey emotions, memories, and homesickness without directly stating what you are describing. .If you're considering trying your hand at writing poetry or are looking to improve, here are some tips to help you get going.
People like Emily Dickinson, Edgar Alan Poe, Robert Frost, and Walt Whitman all changed the way people perceive and write poetry. Look up some poems by famous writer r to see what you like and what you don't like about each of them. Langston Hughes, Maya Angelou, and Sylvia Plath area lo famous poets that have varying styles. You can also see some examples of different styles and tones in n poetry by comparing and contrasting authors.
Get in tune with your emotions.
.You can easily add emotions into your poetry if you understand what you are feeling throughout the day. Try to note whenever you are feeling a strong emotion and what made you feel it. Understanding your own emotions can be difficult. Try to explore how you feel on a daily basis, and what situations disturb your mood often. . So they are a great tool to be used in poetry.
Set aside time to write every day.
The only way to get better at writing poetry is to practice it. Try to write poetry for at least 10 minutes a day, or more if you have time. .
A. Your first poem can be short
B. People feel emotions universally
C. A lot of poetry is filled with feelings
D. Read famous poems as examples to follow
E. Use descriptive language to convey emotions
F. Write about anything that you are inspired by
G. However, writing poetry for the first time can be challenging
Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo, Wall-E—you have probably watched all these films. Let's go through the process of creating a cartoon film.
Creating the storyboard
The first step is to write down the main ideas of the story. Based on the storyboard, the art department creates the first draft for the characters, their clothing and emotions, and the design sets.
Making characters using 3D modelling
A special computer program is used to create 3D shapes of the characters, sets and props—this is called modelling. The decorations of the sets and props are created using a software. Special equipment is used to record points on these shapes. With the aid of the software programme, the 3D shape is recreated.
Creating the movements
The layout crew (摄影构图组) decide how these characters should move and then the cartoonists take over. They use 3D software to create the movements of each character, the skeleton's (骨架) movements, facial expressions and more, between key frames (帧) in the story.
Dressing up for the show
The skin and hair for the characters, their costumes as well as special lighting effects such as shadows, shining reflections are also created.
Letting the show begin
Remember too, that the movements have to be smooth! The computers draw each frame one by one, with each frame slightly different from the previous one. Each frame takes 5-6 hours to create—imagine how much computing power and time it will take to create 24 frames per second of a 2-hour film!
A.From that, storyboards are drawn.
B.All these films have cost a large amount of money.
C.The sets and props are "decorated" according to the designs.
D.Some of these creations are simple but some are complex.
E.This information is then sent to a software programme.
F.CGI is often applied in film-making to make special effects.
G.Have you ever wondered how these amazing cartoon films were made?
Sustainable travel is now one of the fastest-growing movements. Its goal is to meet the needs of the tourism industry without harming natural and cultural environments. Here are some concrete ways to reduce your environmental impact as a traveler.
Travel doesn't have to be about going somewhere far away. It's the art of exploration, discovery and getting out of your comfort zone, all of which can just as well be nearby. Find somewhere nearby you haven't been, get in your car, and go for a visit. You never know what you'll come across.
Make greener transportation choices. After walking, public transportation is the next best way to explore new destinations. When it comes to longer distances, buses and trains are your best way of getting around, both of which can be quite an experience in and of itself.
Avoid over-visited destinations. If you can, avoid places with over-tourism. You'll find fewer crowds and lower prices, and you also won't be putting as much pressure on local communities struggling to keep up. And, from a personal-enjoyment point of view, who wants to deal with crowds or long lines? No one.
Take a nature-related trip. If you want to better understand and appreciate the natural world, try taking a trip with the single purpose of connecting with nature. I promise that when you come home, you'll have a new viewpoint on why we're all so focused on being environmentally friendly these days.
A. Stay close to home.
B. Find an ideal place to explore.
C. Sustainable travel can be useful to support communities.
D. Not only is it better for the environment, but it's cheaper as well.
E. Get in touch with the world in a way that sitting at home doesn't.
F. If not managed properly, tourism can have incredibly negative impacts.
G. Visiting less-visited destinations can be much more enjoyable and rewarding.
An organization has taken measures (add) chopsticks to the Shanghai Intangible Cultural Heritage List recently. Xu Hualong, chairman of the organization, says chopsticks are (increasing) ignored in modern China despite the fact that they are unique Chinese items. August 4th (set) aside as Chopstick Day by China's neighbor Japan already.
Chopstick culture in Shanghai (date) back to the Tang Dynasty, when these items (make) in the City God Temple area, enjoyed widespread popularity.
After opening as a commercial port, Shanghai is proud of (have) the first mechanized(机械化的) production line for chopsticks, are not only supplied to Zhongnanhai and Diaoyutai State Guesthouse but also presented to foreign friends gifts.
At present, at least 1.8 billion people use chopsticks worldwide. Chopsticks, though small, serve as means to pass down Chinese civilization. It's believed that recognizing the cultural value of the custom matters in the (promote) of Chinese traditions.
Manhattan is about six times as long as it is wide-it takes most of a day to walk north to south but less than one and a half (hour), however slowly you walk east to west. But this isn't clear on the subway map. There, it looks like Manhattan is only three times as wide as it is long, and much (big) than it really is relative to the rest of New York City. A casual walk across a few avenues looks like it takes way longer than it actually (do).
The subway map is designed this way a very good reason: a geographically accurate map would be a nightmare to read. By (present) Manhattan larger the map can (plain) show the important relationships between the subway lines, but not true (distant) or how long connections will take.
The NYC Subway map isn't the only one lies: London's, Paris's, and Boston's maps are all lies too. And while the lies they tell are useful, they can mislead you if you're looking for the best way to get somewhere. looks like it should take a few minutes on the subway can be a 30-second walk. It's easy (waste) time on public transport, especially if you're new to a city.
In the past year, I had an unforgettable experience of learning tai chi. Honestly speaking, I admitted that I (feel) hesitant at first but with time passing by, it really had a huge effect on me (physical) and mentally. Not only were I deeply impressed by the moves that caught my imagination, such as "white crane spreading its wings" and "golden rooster standing on one leg", but also I (inspire) to explore Chinese culture.
It is all about keeping a balance between yin and yang, are believed to form the unity of opposites. The practice of taichi aims (maintain) the balance of our body through opposite (movement): up and down, left and right, forwards and backwards, breathing in and breathing out. By performing the routine, tai chi eventually brings a state of physical and mental peace. No wonder it is a best way to relax your mind and body.
I also experienced a short period of tiredness and boredom. Thanks to the patient guidance of professional coach, I gradually found to my (satisfy) that I could focus on peace of mind and sleep better, (enable) me to stay cool under pressure. I am sure I will continue to practice tai chi and enjoy benefits it has brought me.
One evening, a man was injured in an accident and rushed to a hospital. Already in shock, he was found with multiple injuries, 1 a critical head injury. Immediate2 was needed to stop the life-threatening situation.
At 9:00 pm, the operation started and was supposed to be3 in about two hours. When the doctors were about to sew up the patient's head at about 10:30 pm, a(n)4 thing happened.
The nurse watching the monitor sensed the5 first and called out, "An earthquake." Yet, the doctors were too6 to notice the situation. After the nurse7 , the doctors finally lifted their heads and noticed the danger.
Everything in the operation room was8 . Yet, if the operation was stopped and the patient's head was left9 , his life would be endangered.
"Calm down! Calm down!" the medical staff10 each other. At the same time, after11 all related equipment, they decided to continue. However, it was getting worse as the operation proceeded, and the nurses had to hold the operation table tightly to12 it. By virtue of the team's13 and excellent professional skills, they completed the high-risk operation14 before a worse condition may happen. The patient recovered well later.
Many people are15 by the great love and selflessness of the angels in white and show thumbs-up for them.
