Communication

So, you finally got invited to the party of the year and you know that “he” or “she” is also going to be in attendance. You are so excited that you can hardly hold out for the big event. It…
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If you are reading this then obviously your focus is on seeming smart rather than being smart. You maybe smart and yet not seem to be and you may not be but want to appear so. Let’s get right down…
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The fear of public-speaking or performing before a live audience is one of biggest fears faced by many. Whether it’s due to shyness, lack of education, or lack of experience, this fear easily ranks as the number one phobia faced…
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It is amazing what a few kind words can do.  There are many reasons why it is important to compliment the people that you care about.  Consider the following points. It can make others feel wonderful Getting a compliment is…
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It’s the party of the century and you’re invited! You have been watching the clock at work since the midmorning coffee break and when quitting time rolls around you are outta there! You race home after work, grab a quick…
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Learning how to say no nicely is a skill every person needs to have in their repertoire. Of course their are times when you have to be firm, and there are plenty of times when you are so fed up…
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Not everyone can write an edge of your seat letter. We may not be talented or creative enough to compose a riveting missive, but we can use some simple tricks to make it more interesting. The average letter starts out…
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In everyday life, people tend to zone out a lot; they move around like guided missiles from one target to the next; doing what needs doing, then refocusing on the next thing that needs doing, and so on. While this…
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Did you ever think deep enough to wonder, what is life? Well, life is not the same as inanimate matter. Life displays different symptoms. Life can move itself for a start, and non-living things cannot. Life can also communicate. If…
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Nagging is the process of continually asking the same question or making the same demand over and over again, without listening to the response or caring what the response is. It is a one sided conversation that expresses frustration. It…
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How can we keep going when the going gets tough? A big question because when the going gets tough most of us tend to fall apart and think that we can’t go on any more but it is precisely at…
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Respect is a word that is used all too frequently by many people who have little understanding of its true meaning. We turn on the TV and on a daily basis we are subjected to troubled souls floundering in desperate…
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Giving advice is a delicate matter. Helpful as you might wish to be, sometimes your good intentions might be interpreted as interference, criticism or being judgmental. Giving advice successfully does not mean that the person you are advising will take…
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Some common, everyday phrases that just seem to slip off the tongue can be real conversation stoppers.  Some things are better left unsaid. Making thoughtless comments, no matter how well-intentioned, might make you appear insensitive to the feelings of others….
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The characteristics of virtual communication and natural communication are different; they both have positive and negative attributes. Virtual communication has become extremely popular, and natural communication is still utilized, but virtual communication is becoming a lot more dominant as technology…
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Your children’s father will always be their dad regardless of your relationship with him.   Sometimes, in abuse or neglect situations, maintaining a relationship with him isn’t possible.  But most of the time the two of you need to be able…
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Many people are ill at ease and uncomfortable in social situations. In fact, even when they don’t want to admit it, almost everyone has suffered from this at some time or another. When it becomes debilitating to the point that…
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People suffer bouts of loneliness from time to time over the course of their lives. That’s generalizing it perhaps, but loneliness in adults is a very real condition that many sufferers are ill-equipped to handle emotionally. It could be that…
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How many times have you heard the phrase “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know”? Enjoying life to the full and learning to gain from a wide social network is a must for anyone wishing to improve their…
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The end of a relationship is never easy, especially when there are children involved.  The interaction between parents is vitally important to a child’s development, despite this knowledge you may still find it difficult to get along with your ex….
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How internet communication makes it easier to avoid human interaction The advent of the internet has made many a hermit a happy camper. The internet provides the ideal medium for anyone interested in expressing themselves without actually putting themselves “out…
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There comes a time in every conversation when the talking stops and silence commences. Sometimes that silence lasts a minute; sometimes that minute extends to two minutes… If you are the shy or insecure type, that lag in conversation can…
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It has never been easier to stay connected with family members who live overseas, mostly due to the Internet. Whereas in the past you had no choice but to exchange letters with relatives who lived miles away, you can now…
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Dr. Ralph Nichols, known as the father of the field of listening, is quoted as saying: “The most basic of all Human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen…
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People tell likes because they don’t want to face the repercussions of telling the truth; because sometimes people are cowards or they’re just tired, and lying is easier. They tell lies because they don’t feel good about something, or because…
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Henry Ford once said, “If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing, you’re right.” We talk to ourselves constantly throughout the day.  Many of the thoughts that rush through our minds, some of…
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Family members move away for various reasons. These reasons may include; employment, marriage, career, service, and a host of other reasons. No matter the reasons, dealing with the thought of family members who are living miles away can be overwhelming,…
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If you lean toward being reserved it is likely you spend time in the more introverted activities and less time being “out there” in the hub of the more public arena. However, your quiet attributes are most attractive and should…
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How Your Words Can Affect Other People’s Lives The tongue, why, it is a wild thing; you can be the best of friends or enemies, so I would advise you tame it soon and you are likely to be on…
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I am of the opinion that it is good to tell a relative that they are too fat. It is important to tell the truth to ones relative but in love. Showing love to ones relative also includes correcting them…
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