Communication

Men aren’t as complicated as most women think. While each man is an individual, he must deal with stereotypes and myths. To address some of the more common causes of frustration between men and women; women pay attention. Men aren’t…
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Men and women can each develop certain knacks of driving the other sex away. It is easy to spot the type of behaviour which causes it and in most cases  both genders are capable of doing it through their own…
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So your roommates/housemates are female? Here is how to live with women. Women, as all men should know, are incredibly complicated. This is usually a very good thing. Sometimes, in close living situations, it can get an “oblivious” man into…
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At some point in an individual’s life, he or she will encounter a situation that is described as a critical one. A critical situation is one that is at a point where it can go in a number of different…
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In two words: Sex sells. Regardless of which side of the fence your personal morals lay, there is no disputing this fact. Moreover, this phenomenon has stirred interest among humans since they first roamed the earth. Obviously, we couldn’t exist…
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The teenage years are some of the most turbulent for parents and teens alike.  The teenager is trying to establish their own identity and assert their independence.  As a result of these struggles for individuality, parents and teens often clash,…
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What to do if someone is stalking you No one should have to live in fear because someone is stalking them. Stalkers are not only trying to strike fear in their victims, but they are also trying to control them,…
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Dr Mehrabian at the University of California proved that 55% of communication is comprised of body language – the remainder is formed of verbal communication, and other areas of nonverbal communication including voice tone. More than half of everything you communicate comes…
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Of course, teenagers want to be left alone, but wise parents will not leave them alone to grapple with issues they will undoubtedly face. They know their teens are still developing in many areas, most notably mentally. On any given…
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After high school graduation, it can become increasingly difficult to keep in contact with friends. People go off to college and sometimes do not return to their hometown. After college, comes jobs, then perhaps relationships and marriage. Often with marriage…
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Do you remember your old high school friends? You’re probably wondering how they have been, and what is new and exciting in their lives. Maybe it’s time you did some catching up. There is just one problem… How will you…
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Whether you just graduated high school this year or even graduated a few years ago. There are ways to stay friends with those great friends you made in high school. Even if you graduated a few years ago and want…
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Texting is the new way people are communicating. They are communicating by cell phone or personal computers. It has taken a vast role in communication. We have texted one time or another no matter what age we are. The question…
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Why do people still smoke? As part of a sociology class project some years back, one student researcher contacted five people who currently smoke cigarettes. The people included (1) a female executive secretary for a senior official at an educational…
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Conversations can be difficult, and if the person you’re talking to starts to talk to you about something that you don’t feel comfortable with, it can get a bit sticky.  Your palms start sweating, and you can’t focus on what’s…
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A speaker stepped onto the podium to deliver his speech. With his quivering legs and sweaty palms, he looked at the crowd of listeners seated in front of him. They leaned forward with a smile on their faces that said…
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There is no way to go through life without disagreements. If you disagree with me on this you have proved the point! That was not the most respectful way to tell you. I’m sure you are sincere in your belief…
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Relationships with our spouses, colleagues, family and friends can be very complex as we are dealing with human sentiment and disagreements are bound to happen due to personality clash. As we have different characters, we tend to impose our opinions…
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First impressions make a difference in how others see you. Your style of dress and the words you speak will either impress others or alienate you from them. Opinions based on those first impressions seldom reveal your true nature. Unfortunately,…
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Human imperfection, a selfish attitude, arrogance and a loud mouth can eventually tear a marriage to pieces. These traits must be avoided as much as possible in order to avoid fights between couples. We have a lot going against us,…
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There is an age old saying, “opinions are like backsides, every body’s got one”. However, not everyone is as diplomatic in their delivery of their opinion. No one is expected to agree on everything all of the time. Let’s face it, if that…
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Understanding body language can be a window into a person’s soul.    Over 90% of all communication is done by body language.  Body language is also very hard to fake in many instances.  Many politicians get to where they are…
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Are you experiencing a block in your ability to advance in life? Do you want to “take it to the next level,” but you don’t know what is holding you back? It could be the way you speak. Not all…
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Confrontation is some people’s worst fear. When a person is faced with a decision to speak up or keep quiet, each individual chooses in each situation. Is it better to speak up or stay silent? What are good reasons to…
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What do you do when you’re invited to a party and the only person you’ll know is the person who invited you? And the thought of trying to make conversation with complete strangers leaves you cold and not looking forward…
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Conflict is everywhere. The better one can deal with conflict and argue effectively, the better one is able to deal with people in general. The skills needed for effective arguments are the same skills that can be applied to many…
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One of the single most important things a person can ever do is develop good communication skills. Communication is one of the cornerstones of business, friendships and relationships. Learning how, what and when to say something can save you a…
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How to Write a Personal Letter “I would have written, but I didn’t know what to write!” Have you ever thought this or offered it as an excuse for not maintaining contact with a friend? Although email has increased the…
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Magical Communication There are so many axioms that are important to communication that it is difficult to put a cap on just a few. From metacommunication to communication rituals and a myriad of possibilities in between one can see just…
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Small talk. Polite banter over the weather, latest news events or television programs. Most people have engaged in small talk at some point in their lives. Whether riding the bus, train or in standing in line at the supermarket, small talk…
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