Communication

You have the worst boss of all time. You are not by yourself. We all know how it is to deal with a rude superior. This person feels that just because they are in charge, they have the right to…
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Rudeness on the streets: How to deal with rude drivers on road You’re on your way to work and someone cuts you off on the freeway to get off at an exit. You have already had a terrible morning, arguing…
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Rude people have a way of getting under your skin. They often act entitled to whatever they want. They think their time is more valuable than yours, and they tend to push people around. Even worse, rude people often just…
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Everyone has been lied to at one time or another. We’ve all encountered a person who lies all the time. But how do you know someone is lying to you. It’s not always easy to tell. But there are few…
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You feel yourself starting to cringe. An unwelcome critique of your work, personality, family, or some other aspect of your life is about to be delivered. The world is filled with people who seem incapable of saying anything nice or…
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Communication is an art form in and of itself. It’s the ability to express ones needs, desires, wants and hopes. It’s the ability to speak about unimaginable grief, pain, sorrow and loss. It’s what makes a relationship thrive and when…
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There are many ways to control your anger at home. You can go for a bike ride, car ride, watch television, listen to music, or even cook and it doesn’t stop there! The best way to control your anger is…
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Most of us know how it is to work with rude co-workers. They seem to know what buttons to push and no matter how nice you are, they have something negative to say to you. Oh, you know what I’m…
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Losing your temper is usually followed by regret. No one wants to blow up at their family members. Even in the cases where a stern response is needed if you let your anger get out of control it just creates…
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Service industry jobs are notoriously low-paying, which often makes the public susceptible to undeserved treatment. One such setting where you may have to deal with rude staff is the hotel industry. People in service jobs know that they are supposed…
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Getting along with your siblings is not always easy. Too many issues can get in the way and often destroy completely any chance you might have to develop a healthy relationship with them. There are some tips that can be…
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How we think has an impact on how we express ourselves and, therefore, how we communicate. There is a tendency in most of us to assume that others see the world as we do and interpret events in the same…
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For many people there is nothing more terrifying than the prospect of having to stand up and speak before an audience. If you are one of those who would prefer to be initiated into base jumping rather than commit to…
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One of the mistakes that couples most often make is ending an argument/conflict in anger and never going back for resolution.  Arguments often end on a very high note with a storm of emotion that leaves both parties with raw,…
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There are many situations when it probably better to say nothing than to attempt to say anything. One such occasion could be when someone has just experienced the death of a loved one. There are often no words that can be conveyed…
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People are often passionate about what they believe, and when those beliefs are different from each other, discussions can turn heated. In no area of life is this truer than when it comes to politics. If you find yourself falling…
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White lies can be considered as venial sins which are capable of being forgiven. Being colored white, means that they come closer to being true, clean or light. They seem to produce no harm. They come out in rare times…
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Politics are the source of many jokes, but in reality it’s a sensitive and personal issue for nearly everyone. Someone may not be a die-hard member of a political party, but most everyone has a strong opinion on individual matters…
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Whether the siblings in question are children or adults, the communication issues that exist can be complex and significant in number. The actual contact level can be remote or involved but in order to resolve these issues, a number of…
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Confident people do not understand shyness. They tell shy people to “snap out of it” and “just go for it”. When you are confident, it is hard to understand how disabling shyness is and that shy people cannot “snap out…
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Shyness is not a fate that you have to accept. It is something you need to work on to improve your relationship with yourself and others. Simply wanting it is not enough, of course. There are certain things you need to…
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Many people experience tremendous difficulty in their lives, because they are too shy. Opening up, expressing their feelings and thoughts freely, asking questions and saying no are too difficult tasks for them, and as a result they make their lives…
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When people get hurt, they often start thinking of revenge. They think that by causing pain to those who have hurt them, they will manage to get rid some of their own pain. That may be true temporarily, but in…
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For a person making their way through life, the days and years will often seem like a constant balance between trying to fit in with the mainstream beliefs without falling behind. When shyness dominates each waking moment, it can be…
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Judgmental people are, beyond a shadow of a doubt, difficult to deal with. Without even realizing it, they can hurt you in more ways than one. It is necessary to learn to deal with them properly, before things get too…
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Relationships are complicated affairs of the heart. Emotions take centre-stage and all rationality is lost when love is involved. It is not surprising that many things can jeopardise a relationship, from the mundane to the meaningful. Words shared in haste…
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Many people have not learned how to really listen to others. In order for relationships to be successful though, effective listening is absolutely necessary. It is practically impossible for people to communicate, if they can only listen to their own…
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To understand the politics of marriage it can be helpful to remember that there are certain issues at play such as gay and equal rights, abortion rights, child and property laws and religious belief that can have far reaching effects…
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Even a marriage that seems to be very happy at first, requires a lot of hard effort to overcome obstacles and last in time. Love itself is not enough, no matter how profound and intense it is. Couples need to…
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Social networking has changed communication from person to person to short text notes between people, companies, web sites, and more. Not all changes are for the better, but tweeting, using face book, and event texting 140 or fewer characters, does…
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