Communication

“If you lie, you’d better have a good memory.” Those are the words of Judge Judy, the very stern no-nonsense court judge who has her show weekdays. That is very true too. A person who lies, will keep on changing…
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Is it wiser to always tell the truth? By today’s standards, as there is none other then doubling standards. As bleak as that sounds look at what is going on around you on a daily basis. Then you would have…
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Does LMAO, L8R, ATM or any of the similar text speak going around these days make any sense to you? If you were born before 1980, it probably wouldn’t. These days, text message speak has developed into a language in…
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Society witnesses a painful search for a hospitable place where life can be lived without fear and where community can be found. Often we see a stranger as someone who belongs to another world than ours, speaks a different language, and has…
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“A guest and a fish after three days are poison.” Proverb. Many people feel that three days is the optimum amount of time for a visit to family members or friends.. This time frame provides enough opportunities for intimate meals,…
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Technology has taken society a long way in the realm of communication. Communicating with a pen and paper is almost unheard of. Think about it, how often do you get an opportunity to see someone’s actual handwriting? How many times do you…
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In a so-called civilized society, it comes as a constant surprise that people feel they have the right to insult others.  The most common form of insults seems to be the spoken word, though a dismissive shrug or a negative…
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I recently heard my father telling someone a story about his life. He was discussing his step dad who had raised him since he was 3 years old. He said my mother and he used to get into it fairly…
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Writing helps you to express what you cannot verbalize. What? You say that you can’t write? If you can read, then you can write. After all, you may not be the author of what will become a best seller, but…
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IF YOU CAN’T SAY NOTHIN’ NICE…. I am notorious for letting my big mouth go on and on and on. I find it easy to make people angry, even though that has never been my intentions. If I were to…
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Saying no produces feelings of guilt, when you have the mindset that saying yes means you are a kind, generous person, and saying no means you are not. The guilt stems from the notion that the requestor will perceive you…
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So you want to know what NOT to do in an argument? Well… pretty much just do the opposite of what I DO. I seem to have some reflexive bad habits that I am trying to break. However, until I…
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Listening is an important part of communication. Without this valuable part, communication is not possible between any groups of people. Because of this, it is important that every person knows how to listen effectively and efficiently. Here are a few…
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Win or Lose, It’s Still a Win Let’s face it. We think avoiding disagreements is a good thing. That would be great if they weren’t inevitable. In relationships each person is a decision-maker. And naturally that can lead to conflicts…
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Overview Everyone’s different. We all have different parents, different upbringings and different values. However, we also need to be around and work with other people to function in society. The key to bridging this gap is effective communication. Effective communication…
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Time Saving Tips For Posting Social Networking Site Comments In this online age, many of us are members of at least one social networking site such as Facebook or Myspace. Keeping up with standard profile page comments on these sites…
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How to negotiate To learn how to negotiate one must follow an agenda that will bring the parties to a peaceful settlement. There must be complete agreement on both sides. Negotiation is a very important element of peaceful relations whether…
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Effective communication in all avenues of life is easy to achieve, once you grasp the basics. Communication is carried out in the same basic manner, regardless of the subject of discussion and the individuals involved. Personal communication, social interactions and…
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Look at the number of commercials that have brought us laughter. Many of them revolve around people speaking and the responses of the listeners. The one that comes to mind is the husband and wife at the breakfast table. Hubby…
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Do you want to become a better listener? Have others complained that you don’t listen to them? There are some behaviors you can learn that will leave others feeling satisfied that you heard what they had to say. The first…
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If you are short on cash, what are your options? You could go to a bank or get a payday loan if you were really desperate. However, your best bet would be to ask a friend or family member for…
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The power of saying “no” *Are you one of those people who say “no” but want to say “yes?”: This world will always be made up of those “yes” people who say “yes” regardless if they’re dying to say “no.”…
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Men who learn how to negotiate stand in a class of their own. From the occupant of the White House to the graduate in their first job, men need to acquire the skill of negotiator to help them cope with…
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Sometimes your words or actions toward another are out of line and an apology is in order. There is an art to offering a sincere apology. When you have hurt someone, either deliberately or inadvertently, remorse will inevitably set in,…
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Saying no to controlling people Every so often, one of your family, your boss or a friend tries to control your life, usually it is because they will benefit from it. Which is very selfish and totally unfair on you…
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Suppose you are not used to public speaking, and now an occasion has arisen when you have to give a speech. Perhaps you need to give the toast at a wedding reception, a brief presentation at work, some comments at…
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Active listening can be defined as paying close attention to what another is saying, giving feedback to ensure you interpreted the speaker’s words correctly, aknowledging the speaker’s feelings, and asking questions when appropriate to encourage further conversation. Active listening is…
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I used to teach a class on crisis prevention and intervention. In that class, I taught that something like 85% of all communication is non-verbal. We use body language, tone of voice, eye contact and a host of other cues…
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Effective communication is a learned skill, meaning people are not born communicators this is a skill you learn in life, which can be an invaluable tool no matter what career path you choose. There are many aspects to be considered…
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The art of conversation is fast becoming a skill that has become undermined by the advent of text messaging, emails and social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. By nature we have become couch conversationalists and when we get…
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