Communication

There are so many facets to human communication. Meta-communication is a way of communicating about communication and can be verbal or non-verbal (Wood 2007). In this article, we will be discussing mainly non-verbal communication. Communication between people is so much…
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My family loves to create top ten lists. We sit around the roaring fireplace during the holidays trying to remember the tenth reason as to why we hate the dentist. Sometimes, one of our top ten lists is incredibly funny,…
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Communication is one of the most important things in a successful relationship. Perhaps, it is the most important. Without proper communication, everything will fall apart. This rift can on both small and larger scales. The importance of the communication applies…
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Talking to strangers can be awkward and even terrifying. Breaking the ice with someone can be an easy skill to master though, it’s all about confidence. If you’re confident, but not cocky, talking to a stranger can be a breeze….
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The ability to listen is an asset, it is a strength that is desired by many conversationalists, but in reality few people would actually possess that ability naturally. The good news is, it is also a skill that can be…
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“I don’t have to attend every argument I’m invited to.” Author Unknown Anger! It’s first and foremost an emotion carried by all. What sets others apart from anger and its destructive results are those who have the wisdom to respond…
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Having a spouse who refuses to help out with housework can be extremely frustrating. You may feel unappreciated, taken for granted, or like a servant in your own home. Having a spouse who doesn’t appreciate your efforts and doesn’t reciprocate those efforts with mutual…
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One of the ways in which people make friends is by attracting them in the first place. People love positive characters who leave a great personal impact from day one. The problem is that many people looking to make friends…
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When it comes to having a career getting a job don’t have to battle.  The other half of this battle is keeping that job.  One of the key aspects to doing a job is communicating with your boss.  While this…
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At one time or another a misunderstanding may occur in most any relationship. The most frequent causes of misunderstandings are mis communication.  Another incident, that may cause a misunderstanding in a relationship is assuming a position or thought,which is entirely…
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Over the past five years at least Facebook has continued to be an unstoppable force in social networking.  Today many people wonder how they ever made friends without Facebook and especially how they kept up with them. Relationships have gone…
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The fact that you want people to think you’re smart suggests that you don’t think you ARE smart. Are you sure? Some people are smart without realizing it, just as some people are dumb without realizing it (a sizable number,…
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It is a mutual understanding that defines effective communication. Clear communication is not possible until both the sender and receiver, hear and understand the message. Non-verbal communication is the strongest element in our daily communications. The visual part of what…
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Enjoy your train ride and make friends with the person right next to you. It’s a great chance to interact with someone you might have never met otherwise. While sharing life stories or having casual conversations with your seatmate will…
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Married couples presume that they know and understand each other, so it is easy to communicate feelings without being too explicit. Remember that communication is influenced by emotional feelings which are difficult to know by the other person. This is…
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Real communication is a lost art in today’s world. Doctors neglect to discuss lab results with their patients. Husbands and wives stand worlds apart over issues they’re afraid to talk about. Governments and big business prefer to cover up truths…
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Positive attitude does not only lie in our action but it also reflects on the word we speak. A single word can change the whole positive perception that we intend to convey or convince. Even when we do certain tasks…
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Sometimes life has you speechless. There are times within the lives of everyone where words don’t cut it and you are left feeling like you can’t say anything because you are too moved to think up the words. A situation…
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The Urban Renaissance Couple “Renaissance Man” a modern scholar who is in a position to acquire more than superficial knowledge about many different interests; “a statistician, he has to be something of a generalist”. Someone who does a little bit…
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Childhood insecurities can be tough to overcome but not impossible.  Adults that have childhood insecurities have a tougher time dealing with everyday life.  These insecurities could range from a low self-esteem issue to feelings of loneliness and fear.  These insecurities…
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How to complain effectively…Are we one of those people who complain on a regular basis or are we a person who only does it when we have a serious complaint? If we are a regular complainer, we are aware other…
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Are you desperately looking for the magical cure? You are not alone. There has been a generation gap as long as children have grown into teens. Your best bet for getting through these years is to nurture a sense of…
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It is easy to bore anyone to tears and lull any listener to deep slumber. The key is to keep talking about oneself and continue to pound on a self-absorbed image to other people non-stop. That is nothing much than a self-indulgent…
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Let me guess. You don’t like crowds. You get frustrated when people ask you stupid questions like, “How are you?” or, “What is your name?” People just don’t appreciate your morbid sense of humor. You laugh at your own jokes…
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So often, relationships are taken for granted. Certain people become so much a part of us, that we tend to either think they’ll always be where we can find them when we need them, or that they’re a permanent fixture…
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Good communication requires the combined effort of skill and wisdom. Having both is an asset. One’s skill and one’s wisdom can bridge a gap that seems impossible, however used incongruously the damage can be long-lasting. Success is based on a…
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It is what fairy tales are made of… in the beginning that is. He is perfect in every way and you can’t seem to get enough of him. He is in your every waking thoughts and he consumes your dreams…
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We all should remember that we are who we are and that there is nothing we can really do about it. People can adapt and you can change, but if you really change yourself then you are no longer you….
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Often, when people think about intimacy, they do not think about the important role that good communication plays. But, communication is one of the keys to a successful and meaningful relationship. Not only does it help connect the two people…
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Listen First, Ask questions later. Effective communication the life blood of any successful organisation and yet so often it is overlooked. This article aims to provide some practical tips to encourage effective communication. Adopt a Top Down Approach Good communication…
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