Speaking about a skill that I already acquired long time back!
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts — Ever wonder if that spouse, friend or co-worker on the other end of the phone is really paying attention? The “Jerk-O-Meter” may hold the answer.
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing software for cell phones that would analyze speech patterns and voice tones to rate people — on a scale of 0 percent to 100 percent — on how engaged they are in a conversation.
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Seriously, even though they claimed it will help build relationships, I don’t think it is a good idea (Again, speaking as someone that already acquired the skill long time back).
~Mind