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RE: What is the stunning Bouba-Kiki effect?
Wow, this is quite an interesting article to read.
My native language is Yoruba. A major language spoken in a country in West Africa (Nigeria).
Your article really gave meaning to some things I've been experiencing for some time now. I've discovered over time that when a name is mentioned, I can predict the features of the bearers face.
Conversely, which is more interesting, is when I see some persons' face, I could correctly predict their name. It's somewhat funny, but it's true!
Big ups for sharing! Thanks.
Thank you, @alexoyebade, I'm glad you found the article interesting! 😊
Experiments suggested that facial appearance does to a certain degree depend on social expectations of how a person with a specific name should look like. If someone has a very rough name, his/her face will tend to be more serious, while if someone has a cute, round name, his/her face will tend to be cute and smiling.
I see that you are new on Steemit - good luck and keep up with the thoughtful comments! : )