The study, led by Stephen Lee, assistant professor of management, found that helpers who express emotions like gratitude and sympathy are more likely to be seen as having genuine motives and are more likely to foster trust and future collaboration. Conversely, when helpers display pride or contempt, their motives are often questioned, weakening relationships and reducing the likelihood of reciprocation.
You don't say now, really
I've tried to use semicolons in academic and tertiary level writing in English. The teachers marked them as errors; eventually I desisted. I believe students today have no idea of how to use a semicolon because most teachers themselves are absolutely clueless. Really disappointing.