There's a well-worn idea that wealth announces itself loudly. In reality, a lot of what passes for wealth is a carefully ...

Modern digital communication is more than just words on a screen. Even tiny status indicators in our messaging apps carry more weight than a person often cares to admit. Whether you’re typing in a ...

Humans "signal" their status by looking or behaving in socially desirable ways, but how such signals are received is dependent on context. If a previously high-status social signal (like a college ...

In the early stages of a startup, founders naturally look for signals - indicators that they are moving in the right direction. The problem is that many of the most visible signals are also the most ...

When it comes to making new friends, status symbols actually repel people from making friends with us, according to new research. When it comes to making new friends, status symbols actually repel ...