Has it really gotten that bad? Are we so tuned into our computers, iPods and televisions that we actually need a “how-to” article on polite conversation? Seriously. Is having polite conversation really that difficult? Apparently, it is. Things to remember…
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Students and business people alike understand the importance of having speaking skills. Knowing the steps involved to effectively write and give a speech is an important quality for workers everywhere. The steps to writing a great speech really aren’t complicated…
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It is a fact that not everyone is born to be a natural communicator. It is also the reason why conflicts and misunderstandings between people are common, this is especially so in business where the rules of engagement are limited…
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Holding a polite conversation is a life skill. It is not about agreeing to everything. It is not about not having an opinion. And it is not about exchanging pleasantries all the time. It is however about following some basic…
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When someone speaks to you face to face, there are thousands of non-verbal cues to let you know what they are trying to express. The same exact words can change meaning with a shrug or a sigh. Indeed, even how…
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There are basically three approaches to determining your personality traits. You can do this informally or professionally and you can do this through self examination. The informal method is to ask the opinion of friends and family members. This can…
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Arguments come in all shapes and sizes. There are little disagreements that last a few minutes. There are feuds that go on for generations. Winning in an argument is only one possible outcome and not always the most desirable. The…
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What is the definition of a controlling person? A controlling person is the type of person who often tries to control others in a direct way, such as bullying or being domineering. They may be competitive and feel they have…
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There are some truths regarding interpersonal communication that every person who is serious about improving their life should know. Here are just a few. Actions speak louder than words. How many of us heard our parents say, “Do as I…
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An argument to many people means raised voices and differences of opinion. It’s natural that people see things differently, though many are not aware of how to get their point across in a manner which is listened to. Shouting doesn’t…
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There can be power in our words, or they can lack conviction. This means that some words carry power inherently within them, but if we do not match this power with our own conviction, the word as we say it, will…
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Effectively communicating with people from different cultures has become increasingly important in a world where physical boundaries are so easily negotiated by the use of technology. We increasingly find that we now work, attend school, communicate professionally, and socially intermingle…
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“Honesty is the best policy.” According to various sources the saying has been attributed to Abraham Lincoln, Benjamin Franklin and some English Bishop in the 16th century. It’s a time tested, trustworthy saying and good advice. Most people don’t set…
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Imagine you have just met a friend in order to share some exciting, vitally important news about yourself. Greetings and pleasantries over, coffee in front of you both, you launch into your tale, eager to share and expecting a reaction. …
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The one thing that many, if not most, people dread is speaking in public. We’re afraid of failure and ridicule. What if they don’t like me? What if I say something stupid? Who am I to say anything to them?…
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Communication is basically about connecting and sharing with other human beings, by meaningful interaction. Skilled communicators are those people who show that they are really listening and understanding, by various means. One of the best ways to demonstrate listening skills, and…
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How to ask friends or family for money First of all, it’s a good thing to make sure you’ll find a way to pay your relatives or friends the money back you’ve borrowed from them. If you’ve been fired, layed…
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Making yourself heard in a business meeting with tons or people or a social family gathering can be a bit hard. There are ways to get around this though and stand up for yourself without shouting across the room in…
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Good communicators do more than talk and listen well, they also ask questions. Communicating with another person can be tricky. We tend to process what someone is telling us through our own filters. While someone is describing a situation or…
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“LOOK ME IN THE EYES AND KISS ME DAMN IT!” Sometimes a woman demurely lowers her eyes when she is being coy. The tilting of her head and a smile with lowered eyes, shows keen interest. Although in that circumstance…
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I asked myself if I died today would my husband truly know how much I love him? Would it really matter about all the love I proclaimed to have inside of my heart if I was never able to give…
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Learning effective communication is paramount in today’s fast moving life styles. Effective communication affects everyone in every walk of life. Communication that is not effective is useless because the information or message lost. An effective communicator must learn to be…
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The list of things which could require a complaint are endless. A faulty product, a restaurant with poor quality food, a hotel where you had a horrible stay. An automatic response when having to make a complaint is to become…
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Considering why asking questions is important to good communications skills involves looking chiefly at what one hopes to receive in response to a pertinent question. If the question is sensible and is asked at the right time, one can reasonably…
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It may be a cliche, but heartfelt love is expressed daily in the little things you do. Little touches, unexpected embraces, stealth kisses, and outrageously spontaneous words of love. Yes, women like to be surprised by a bouquet of flowers…
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Communication + Empathy = Strong relationship by the Vexed Vixen To feel loved and nurtured, we must believe deep down that our friends or partner is really there for us. That sounds simple, but it’s far more complicated than most…
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In today’s society, life is often chaotic, one often has little time to sit down and eat a decent meal, let alone have a conversation with a loved one. As time goes on, what once was meaningful, heartfelt conversations, has…
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Communication is vital in a relationship. Without it, you can expect it to fail. You can’t get very far in marriage, especially when you have children, if you aren’t communicating daily. It’s the lack of communication that leads to divorce….
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Expressing heartfelt love has been erroneously transformed into this also unattainable skill. Our expectation of gifts and screaming from the proverbial mountain top have left many of us longing from a Harlequin romance. But the simple fact is love only…
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Recently I spent an evening of mine playing a game over the computer. This being common place for me, I had totally forgotten about everything important in life and everything not. So I settled in and before I knew it,…
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