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Those differences are precisely what Putnam is looking for. What he's studying during his unlikely playdates is that elusive temperamental divide between those of us who thrill to the new and those of us who prefer what we know--those who seek out the unfamiliar and those who retreat into the cozy and safe. It's in that divide, many scientists believe, that the mysteries of shyness...
...things shyness is, there are a number of things it's not. For one, it's not simple introversion. If you stay home on a Friday night just because you prefer a good book to a loud party, you're not necessarily shy--not unless the prospect of the party makes you so anxious that what you're really doing is avoiding it. "Shyness is a greater than normal tension or uncertainty when we're with strangers," says psychologist Jerome Kagan of Harvard University. "Shy people are more likely to be introverts, but introverts...
Among the crucial bits of advice they get: "What works in China may not work in America, and vice versa," says Morton, 37. U.S. managers tend to air problems publicly and resolve them through collaboration, whereas Chinese managers--accustomed to hierarchical reporting structures--prefer to handle conflict privately, so that no one loses face. Crimson's companies tap ethnic-Chinese executives trained in international business practices to manage the work forces there. Along with financial payoffs, Ho gets the satisfaction of carrying on his father's legacy. "He always wanted to link the U.S. and China in a positive...
Since most performers prefer to keep the house lights off, the ever-changing art isn’t usually visible during performances but is certainly worth a separate look. The current exhibition, showing the work of Marcus Nechay consists of paintings, found objects, and sculpture evocative of World...
...It’s just great that all the time and effort we have spent in practice on special teams paid off,” Harvard coach Katey Stone said. “I think we would prefer playing 5-on-5, but when the opportunities present themselves we want to capitalize...