ABSTRACT
This chapter tackles the construct of emotion expression, that is, the communication of emotion-related information. The chapter defines and reviews the construct and demonstrates how people differ in the ways they express their emotions and how this can impact their well-being. The use and understanding of the construct within trait EI theory is then outlined, and examples of its application in practice are provided. Subsequently, the chapter addresses how translators express emotions in their work and the influence of individual differences in this respect. The chapter attempts to provide an answer to the following question: could emotion expression have an impact on translation performance? The final section of the chapter reviews evidence from the case study to inform the discussion.
