S.W.E.A.T.Y.

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Dr. Nello:

My friend was answering a questionnaire and he had to list the emotions he felt when he received money. He said he felt sweaty. I was wondering is sweaty an emotion?

-- Perspiring While Inquiring

Dear Perspiring:

Did you ever see the 2003 remake of the movie Italian Job? You'll remember that "fine" is actually a carefully organized code standing for "Freaked out, Insecure, Nervous and Endangered species" (F.I.N.E.). Similarly, S.W.E.A.T.Y. means "Supple, Winterfresh, Energetic, Avaricious, Timid and Young." Your friend is actually saying that he is experiencing a number of emotions with this one word.

First he feels supple, or strong, with his newfound wealth, and even winterfresh. This leads to excitement and he is now energetic. Money, though, can cause him to become greedy and avaricious, and the realization of this makes him timid. Finally, he feels young as money reminds him of his youthful days of allowances, Christmas presents, and stealing from his parents' change jars.

So to answer your question, sweaty is not an emotion, it is many emotions. Hope this leaves you D.U.M.B. (Determined, Understanding, Merry and Beautiful)!

-- Dr. N