Communication

Arguments are sometimes unavoidable when two independent individuals have strong opinions that do not always align. Arguing is not necessarily a signal that a relationship is not working; rather arguing, instead of acquiescing, could be a sign of a healthy,…
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You will not always agree on every topic with your friends, spouse, or other relations. You have your own opinions and you may disagree with their views on certain subjects. While there is nothing wrong with disagreeing with people, you…
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Being able to communicate in any way shape or form, is crucial in any relationship. You have to find a way to relate the information given, so that the person can understand it. Whether -it’s verbally, physically or written. If,…
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Learning how to communicate with your boss is something that can put fear in to many employees, after all, this person to some degree holds your fate in their hands.  It is important though to be able to effectively communicate…
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Conversational skills are critical to endear yourself more positively with others, especially when you meet them the first time. It helps a lot to be reputedly known as a “great conversationalist,” a trait that will allow you to meet more…
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Body Language: The Art of Imagination As adults, we grow to read much into body language. We imagine what people are thinking, what they stand for, and how we feel about them because of it. Mostly, we are wrong, but…
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Our Foreign exchange student arrived for the summer, a young boy of 14 from Japan, coming to America for the first time. We had no idea that he arrive with no English speaking skills whatsoever, and us no Japanese either….
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The popular TV show House features a genius doctor whose abrasive manner clashes with patients. It’s great entertainment although it’s amazing House doesn’t get sued every week! In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell showed how doctors with poorer interpersonal skills got sued…
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Couples communication classes are not being taught by an instructor who communicates with the couples on an everyday basis. Therefore, how can a person teach a couple how to communicate with one another? Everyone is unique in his or her…
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Communicating our differences, is different than communicating from our differences. We are all different within similar ways. This is why different people have been categorised into being of various personality types. We all communicate in different ways, because we are…
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Those who want to convince us of things by appealing to our emotions prefer us not to use our minds to analyze the logic behind their arguments. This is true of car and insurance salesmen, politicians, and even our friends…
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Here are a couple of tips on how to be funny: 1. Assess the situation. Who is the audience and how can you relate to them? For instance, you probably should avoid cracking jokes about pregnant women when you and…
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To communicate effectively to to listen and learn, understand and empathise with others, and that takes patience. Here are examples of this principle in action. Every parent in the world will yell in answer to the question posed here a…
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Getting pummeled with criticism can be very hurtful on your own actions and your emotions. Some people who get such negative criticism actually stop what their passion is and feel depressed and unfulfilled, do not let that be you! Nothing…
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Eye contact, which is the most basic of non-verbal communicative skills,  can be one of the most powerful tools in interactive communication. When used appropriately, it could create a significant impact on the minds and hearts of individuals and make…
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There are all kinds of different people in the world, but those who are the most assertive will often get what they want. There are many benefits to being assertive, and if you can master the skills of being assertive,…
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Are you someone who is not good at interacting with others? Would you like to get along with others better, make more friends and gain an acceptance among others? In order to accomplish either goal, you must conduct yourself properly…
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As man is a social being, we all have an innate desire to communicate. Communication can be verbal and non-verbal; eye contact falls in the latter category. Not all of us are adept at this skill of communicating effectively -with…
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Hardly any question is truly “unanswerable.” Many questions are difficult to answer, but almost any question that could be asked has an answer if you have the time and resources. Even if one considers metaphysical questions (such as “What is…
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It’s a perpetual embarrassment. You hear a name and a moment later you can’t recall the name you just heard. So you bluff through the conversation hoping the other person won’t notice you haven’t used his name since he gave…
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It is a part of our true nature within love to affirm ourselves. Self communication then should be a part of our own love in action. The first thing to change must be our attitude. We must develop an attitude…
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It’s a bit ironic that what many search for in a partner and even their friendships is someone who is honest and truthful and yet many of those seeking this; aren’t what they seek. Being honest is held as one…
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” Hi honey, how was your day at work’? ” ” Hi dear, yeah I went to work today.” ” No honey, I asked how your day at work was, I know you went to work.” ” Oh, yeah it…
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I am a pathological liar Mary told me one day. And then she added I can’t live without lying. I need to admit that this unexpectedly confession was very intriguing. I had known this lady for over twenty years, and…
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Self-Affirmation Maybe it is healthy to laugh about our shortcomings, but the laughs need to stop as we learn to speak to ourselves with compassion. Neither does it mean we live in a delusional state. Some Christians move the affirmation…
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Lying is not the enemy of the truth; it is by all means its protector. First, before laying out the argument for this conceptual idea, it maybe advantageous to described to the readers, what is a good lie. Some may…
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Why people tell lies could hold clues to one’s personality, character and self-acknowledgement. Someone who is stable and has a good sense of self-worth would probably be less apt to lie, because they would have no reason to tell lies….
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Words and emotions left unspoken will affect the outcome of your life and it may not be so appealing. Try to avoid a situation which could perhaps be likened to the Blow-up. When this happens, heaven help you. The doors of hell…
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Communication is the biggest requirement in a relationship. It involves the give and take of receiving and delivering information to the other party involved. Relationships breakdown because of the lack of hearing what the other party has to say. Listening…
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It has been observed that we have two eyes and two ears to receive information and only one mouth to send information and that we ought to use them in that proportion. If we use this as a model for…
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