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Every year millions of people exchange chocolates on February 14th for Valentine's Day. This trend has grown very popular in recent times, especially with the rise of quality chocolates (...and the number of chocoholics). Still, even in these modern times there are a few things you need to consider before you run out and grab a chocolate gift.
Fresh chocolates are the best to get
Some of the larger chocolate candy makers make their chocolates for the "busy season" (December through February) as early as summer time. That means that some of the packaged valentine chocolate you can purchase are several months old. Also, some of these chocolates are made with added preservatives which allow the chocolates to stay good longer, but can affect the taste. To get around this it is recommended you buy from a local chocolatier, candy store, or bakery who can produce a fresh chocolate treat for you (or at least one that is only a day or two old). If you are sending your chocolates to someone far away, check to see if there is a good local place that could deliver fresh chocolates for you and lessen the chance of shipping mishaps.
Nothing beats a homemade gift
For a more personal touch you can make your own box of valentine chocolate to give to your valentine. Don't worry if you are not a whiz in the kitchen - even if your gift does not turn out perfectly, it will earn extra points because you made it especially for them. There are many books, magazines, and websites to turn to for help and guidance so you do not have to go it alone. This is also a chance for you to personalize the chocolates an make them extra special by adding your valentine's favorite fruits, nuts, liqueurs, flavors, etc. See the Chocolate Truffle recipe below for a good way to make your own homemade gift.
The shape of love
While hearts are often a common theme used for shaping chocolates and gift boxes, you can use any shape that would appeal to your valentine, such as flowers. You can be creative with cookie cutters, stencils, or decorator's icing to give your chocolates extra flair, such as drawing a heart, smiley face, or bow on your chocolates. Also consider the different ways you can dress up the gift box with ribbons, flowers, handwritten love poems, etc.
Milk chocolate is not the only chocolate out there
While most Americans favor milk chocolates, don't be afraid of using dark chocolate in your gift; for instance, you can do a mixed selection of 1/2 milk chocolate and 1/2 dark chocolate. If you are not sure if your valentine likes dark chocolate you might want to go for the mild and sweet taste of semisweet chocolate. If you want to go for intense chocolate flavor then go with the bittersweet dark chocolate. Generally, the higher the percentage of cocoa, the more bittersweet the chocolate will taste. If you are using unsweetened or baking chocolate, then you will want to mix it with something else, such as cream and sugar, to help bring down the intensity level.
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Kemampuan membaca pikiran ini, yang oleh William Ickes—profesor psikologi di University of Texas, disebut sebagai emphatic accuracy.
Darimana asalnya?
Kemampuan (terbatas) kita untuk Membaca Pikiran menurut Ross Buck–profesor Communication Sciences di University of Connecticut, memiliki sejarah yang amat panjang. Dikatakannya bahwa, melalui jutaan tahun evolusi, sistem komunikasi manusia berkembang menjadi lebih rumit saat kehidupan juga menjadi lebih kompleks. Membaca pikiran lantas menjadi alat untuk menciptakan dan menjaga keteraturan sosial; seperti membantu mengetahui kapan harus menyetujui sebuah komitmen dengan pasangan atau melerai perselisihan dengan tetangga.
Bagaimana Membaca Pikiran?
Membaca bahasa tubuh adalah komponen inti dari Membaca Pikiran. Lewat bahasa tubuh, kita bisa mengetahui emosi dasar seseorang. Peneliti menemukan bahwa ketika seseorang mengamati gerak tubuh orang lain, mereka dapat mengenali emosi sedih, marah, gembira, takut dll, bahkan ketika pengamatan hanya dilakukan dengan pencahayaan yang minim.
Ekspresi wajah juga merupakan penanda bagi kita untuk dapat mengetahui / Cara Membaca Pikiran apa yang dipikirkan orang lain. Namun sayangnya, banyak dari kita yang tidak mampu untuk mendeteksi ekpresi ini. Salah satu sumber yang kaya akan penanda ini adalah mata seseorang; otot-otot di sekitar mata. Mata seseorang adalah sumber penanda yang paling kaya jika dibandingkan bagian lain yang ada di wajah. Contohnya: mata yang turun ketika sedih, terbuka lebar ketika takut, terlihat tidak fokus kala sedang berkhayal, menatap tajam penuh kecemburuan, atau menatap sekitarnya ketika tidak sabar.
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