It seems that the abbreviation everyone used to use for emotional intelligence was always ‘EQ.’

I suppose the reasoning behind the slight misnaming was to draw a parallel to the measurement of intelligence quotient, thereby suggesting to those who value IQ measurements shift their attention to the value of evaluating and enhancing EQ.

Besides, EQ has a nice ring to it.

However, I see lately that the proper abbreviation for emotional intelligence EI is used more and more. And it got me thinking…

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