You probably already know that IQ (intelligence quotient) is one way to gauge a person’s intellectual abilities. But what does an EQ (emotional quotient) tell about a person?
EQ refers to your ability to recognize and manage your emotions. Having a high EQ comes in handy when you’re interacting with your friends and teachers at school. It allows you to stay calm, for instance, in stressful or frustrating situations.
One of the most unpleasant emotions to experience is anger. It may cause your jaw to tighten or your heart to pound in your chest. In addition to anger, other common emotions include joy, surprise, fear and guilt.
Sometimes, though, you may just say that you’re in a “bad mood.” Perhaps you even do something that’s out of character for you, such as lash out at someone who accidentally bumps into you on the street. In this situation, an observer could say that you are being quite tetchy (see definition below).
Speak your mind: What emotions do you experience most often, and are there any that you would like to manage more effectively?
TETCHY: Irritable, bad-tempered, touchy.
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An interesting article. I didn’t know about the EQ
Hi, Greytown School! Great to see all your comments on the word tetchy. Did you also write sentences using the word? If so, we’d love to read them here at the Cool Word Club.
I didn’t know about the word tetchy and what it ment but now I do!
Had never known what that word ment but now I do.
I had heard of the word tetchy but I had never knew what it really meant
Really interesting piece of article there were a couple of words I Didn’t know but know I’m sure about it . I pretty cool About the E.Q thing I didn’t about it . So I learnt some new stuff 🙂
I think that this is a technical word and I believe it is good to know what IQ and EQ mean because I didn’t know. Also I didn’t know that tetchy was even a word. Thank you for helping me with my education.
Wow, I learn a new word everyday!
I learnt a new word.