An unfortunately circumstance of verbal communication is the telling of untruths. They may be bold face or little white’ lies depending on the situation. We all fib or stretch the truth to a certain extent, but how can you tell…
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The foundation of any relationship we have in life that remains strong and unwavering over time is one of trust, commitment, respect and love for one another. Without any one of those key factors a relationship will be shakey and…
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So you want to debate somebody, but you don’t want that debate to turn into a fight? There are several things to remember when you debate people, and if you can keep these things in mind, you can avoid a…
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Our minds have become a fear filled place resulting in our closing ourselves off and never engaging with those we have had no personal experience with. We’ve become accustomed to daily doses of news flashing through our mind telling us…
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Have you ever wondered why someone who you are talking to will not make direct eye contact and is looking shifty. Could it be that they are lying to you? If they are lying they may also appear flushed, have…
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Winston Churchill once said “A lie gets halfway round the world before the truth gets a chance to put its pants on.” It is so true that lies travel and they travel fast. What is it about us that we…
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The only funny thing about sarcasm is that it’s not really about the person it’s aimed at. It’s all about the person who delivers the sarcasm. There may be a small amount of truth in a sarcastic remark, but most of…
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Criticism can be hard to take, depending greatly on the manner in-which it’s given, and the way it is interpreted. Dealing with criticism takes an open mind, and the realisation that you can often turn a situation to your advantage, by…
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Due to the absence of sight, describing anything visual to a person who is blind can be quite a challenge. Add to that challenge, the fact that the thing described cannot be touched, heard, or smelled, really ups the ante….
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I think lying plays a role in all relationships. What do you think?Sometimes lying can be harmless.For example, some one says to you, “where did you get those two big diamonds?”You say, “what diamonds?”They say,”those two in your eyes.”This would…
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Do insulting remarks bother you? It is vital to learn how to positively deal with those who try to insult you and how to recover if your feelings are hurt. You will learn the art of coping with insults. One…
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Liar, liar, pants on fire! If only it were that easy – the fibber’s drawers immediately bursting into flames would be a great tip-off to the person who was being spoon-fed a load of baloney. It would be a great…
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Lies can be little or they can be big. Fact of the matter is they are told every day and while some are insignificant others are life changing. People lie about all sorts of things and it is hard to…
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Harold sent a Text message to his girlfriend Helen of 4 years. He asked her in this text message for her hand in marriage. She was so excited she told all of her friends and family that Harold finally proposed…
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In biblical terms, the power of the tongue is so eloquently described, when it is said to be a little member that possesses the power to start a large forest fire. Add to that the tendency to speak before we…
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The basics of truth, love and life are often hard to find and describe. The words are so simple, but they are used to express something very complex. What is true for me may not be true for you, and…
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Wouldn’t it be nice if the writer could sit down and write a nice little article that unlocked the key to overcoming breakdowns and obstacles in communication? We all face problems in this area, and if it were that easy,…
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Regrettably words can simply roll off of the tongue far too quickly. Before there is even a chance to think about how you respond to a particular question or incident the words have vaulted from our lips to the ear…
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Example Scenario A Person #1: I got these new curtains yesterday on clearance at the store. What do you think of them? Person #2: (Thinking: Ick. Those are really nasty curtains. I wouldn’t be caught dead with them in my…
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The truth: Do we really want to hear it? I can only speak for myself but I must say that wanting to hear the truth is a common sense issue. If you ask the same question in different terms everyone…
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As I walk through the park one summer day with the daughter of one of my very best friends, she asks a peculiar and thought provoking question. “What is color?” she asks. Janice has been blind since birth, and therefore…
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“Is it okay to engage a conversation with strangers?” Let’s think about that question a moment. Our parents always told us when we were children not to talk to strangers, but if you stop and think about it, we’ve been…
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No one likes to be on the receiving end of a sarcastic comment. It almost always feels like, and probably is a personal attack. Our first impulse is to respond in kind. However, this is usually a bad idea. Chances…
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When talking about self-esteem, you generally think of how you value yourself or how you see yourself. This can take into consideration different aspects of your life. Self-esteem can include your looks, intelligence, confidence and your self as a whole….
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The world today has many stages on which you can stand to deliver whatever message you wish. Blogs, Forums, and Email forwards are all used to spread the news and stories of the day, but with so much opinion mixed…
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Do you often deal with someone you are not sure is being honest with you? Have you sometimes considered telling a fib? Going around the truth is something that is very hard to do and get away with. By reading…
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The language we use about ourselves offers to the world an insight into our inner being. If we are happy, it shows. The words and phrases we choose to use when we speak about ourselves tell other people what we…
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Recognizing a lie is not always a straightforward matter, but we each have been naturally endowed with certain capabilities that make the job easier. 1. Intuition You must have a good nose for the truth; an instinct which is acquired…
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The eyes say it all – and those who lie show it through their own. Lack of eye contact is the first sign you’ll notice when a lie is being told. This does not mean the liar won’t look at…
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I grew up in a home where the words, “I love you” were never spoken. I remember, at age ten, being called with my cousins to my grandmother’s sick room, and seeing the other children giving her a kiss, I…
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