We come across liars everywhere in life. Some are those that lie and hurt us deeply, others lie to make themselves appear more knowledgeable to people they meet and others lie as an instinct. The reality of liars is that…
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There are many different reasons why people lie, so I can’t even begin to explain why all people lie. I can make some suggestions, based upon my own observations. I don’t believe that all people who tell lies are inherently…
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If the person facing you is either a politician, a lawyer, auto salesman or any of your teenage kids, it’s easy to tell if he/she is lying. Look at the face. If the mouth is open and sound is coming…
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It is often the case that we can’t always tell when someone is lying to you, especially if it is not someone that you are used to dealing with in everyday situations. Unless you are trained in some sort of…
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In any situation involving acceptance or rejection, all other things being equal, you are statistically more likely to be rejected. Unless the playing field has been tilted in your favor- which is most often the case where you see one…
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How do you spot a liar? Check and see if his or her pants are on fire! Unfortunately, spotting liars isn’t easy, and lies (like liars) vary tremendously, from the tiniest tattles to the wildest whoppers. So, if you perceive…
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An unfortunate part of life is the fact people will lie and cheat and sometimes it is difficult to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Even the most practiced of liars can be caught out as evident by the…
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There will be many times throughout your life when you will need to make a decision based on information being provided by a third party. Whether it’s the marketing pitch from a car salesperson, or the habitual unfaithful partner pleading…
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Lupus to the Rescue David, a young ten year old boy closed the door behind him as he left the farmhouse and he walked across the yard towards the barn. He whistled and Lupus his German Shepard dog joined him…
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How do you know when someone is lying to you? I suppose that somewhere deep in our souls, we already know. Still, if you need a clue, I have a few for you. All you need to do is to…
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All human beings, for one reason or another, will occasionally lie. The majority of individuals attempt to do so with as much irregularity as possible, yet the fact is, from time to time, we all fall below the standards we…
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People by their very nature tend to lie all the time, every single day of their lives from the day they learn how to speak. And while most of these might be trivial, there are some instances when we wish…
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When I was young dinner time was one of my favorite events. This was especially true once a month when my Boys Life magazine had arrived in the mail. The back page was called Think and Grin. It was full…
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Most people who are not good cooks will readily admit it. They are usually light-hearted about it and will joke about the lack of their culinary skills. They love having others prepare meals for them or they eat out. Their…
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Every communication at its most fundamental level is an effort to connect to the love that is in another person from the love that is within ourselves. It is the same with vibes. All vibes originate only ever from love….
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There are some things that are better left unsaid. Mentioning them will only hurt feelings and in extreme cases, even destroy relationships. Specific attention should be given to the things that a man should never tell a woman. Those things…
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I am a 36 year old man. I have been married twice and I am currently engaged. This has been in a span of about 16 years. The situation with my first ex-wife lasted for about ten years. I hate…
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Everyone has heard the expression of coming to a fork in the road. The path splits and there is more than one way to proceed forward. Metaphorically, it represents choices and decisions that need to be made. Sometimes you meander…
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Ever heard of a toolbox? It’s a corporate buzzword that has become ingrained into our business culture. Check any company webpage and you will probably find a toolbox somewhere. They endure because they are worthwhile and useful. Toolboxes usually contain…
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The difficulty comes when passion for what one believes overtakes common sense. Every one is not going to be interested in our unsolicited opinions. True, there are times when we must speak up. Whenever our principles and values are challenged…
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Arguments can be productive communication, when structured effectively, helping to deepen your relationships and level of understanding. The best place to begin an argument is from a position of openness, rather than defence, followed by a positive structure to enable…
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Have you had a real conversation lately? A glut of information comes our way everyday. A lot is garbage, easily digestible and discarded with no real insight involved. This also applies to many of our conversations throughout our day where…
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Isn’t it frustrating to have someone walk up to you and ask something like, “Hi. Are you busy right now?” I’ve got papers spread out across the table, pen in hand, so of course, I’m busy. In as non-irritated a…
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Ways to avoid public speaking You are the best man at your cousin Frank’s wedding, you were expected to make a nice long speech at the reception in front of 250 relatives and friends. However, your nerves came along to…
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If you have a fear of speaking in public, your reticence might interfere with relationships or career advancement. Stage fright is a handicap, but not insurmountable. In lieu of avoiding professional and personal public speaking situations for the rest of your life,…
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Are there certain things you want to acquire to make your life more fulfilling? Whether you get what you are looking for sometimes depends on what you say and how you ask. You will learn how to ask the right…
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Non-verbal cues regarding communication are transmitted every day. However, unless you are aware of them, you are unlikely to be able to take full advantage of them. The way people make gestures, how they talk, sit and stand all tell us more than…
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Life is not out to get you. Life is meant to be a learning experience for all of us. There is nothing nobody can’t learn from life. An important thing life can teach you is how to loosen up and…
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Are your Words Getting in The Way of Your Communication? Communication is usually thought of in terms of inanimate technology: computers, fax machines, E-mail, chat, phones, pagers, etc.. This is curious because most decisions and deals are still made through…
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Social skills can be the difference between being well liked, or being avoided like the plague. For most people, social skills come naturally, whereas for others it’s more of an area where they struggle with social interaction and what’s deemed…
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