Research 2025-09-10 Emotional Intelligence Bern

Do we read others' emotions accurately?

Do we read others' emotions accurately? — SHR, Bern
Do we read others' emotions accurately? — SHR, Bern

Do we read others' emotions accurately? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Elfenbein and Ambady (2002, Psychological Bulletin) find recognition is better within the same cultural group.

The limit

Many posed-face studies. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Do we read others' emotions accurately? — SHR, Bern — Berne
Do we read others' emotions accurately? — SHR, Bern — Berne

Practical check in Bern

In multicultural teams, check perceived emotions with a question. To go further: explore the Emotional Intelligence training in Bern, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Emotional Intelligence in Bern

Emotional Intelligence training in Bern — in practice
Emotional Intelligence training in Bern — in practice
Emotional Intelligence training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Emotional Intelligence training in Bern — hands-on workshop
Emotional Intelligence training in Bern — on the ground
Emotional Intelligence training in Bern — on the ground