Communication

There are many ways to get people to notice you at a party. Some methods are better than others, especially if your intentions are to get a special someone to glance your way. *Wrong way to get noticed* You have…
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I am the captain of my ship. I am in control of my life. There is nothing that can stop me. Many people think that is the benefits of being assertive. That is not the case. Being assertive does mean…
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Making small talk is a skill that comes naturally to some people. You may envy those people who seem to strike a conversation with everyone on Earth. If you are in the sales line, you do need to learn the…
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No matter how shy you are; no matter how difficult you may find it; no matter how much it may be distasteful to you, the art of talking to strangers is an art it well behooves one to master. Some…
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Communicating with others in a pleasant way is very important to theway we function in a modern sophisticated society. The modernworld has economic rewards based on being able to get results.Part of achieving your goals is making relationships work for…
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We live in a society of intense negativity, superiority, insecurity and hurtful remarks that are thrown back and forth. Many people suffer from low self-esteem also, due to constant bombardment of images of ultra-lean women and heavily-muscled men. Modern society…
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Nonverbal communication is used by all people almost all of the time, whether they realize it or not. We communicate through our body language, using our eyes, body movements, facial expressions and touching behaviors to say all kinds of things….
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“I don’t care what you say! I’m going to go anyway and you can’t stop me!” A spoiled child venting his anger at his mother, because she won’t let him do something that is probably harmful and maybe dangerous, you…
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Your communication skills are hugely important, as they greatly impact how others relate to you both on the job and in your personal life. When you communicate, you are using both verbal and nonverbal skills at any given time. This…
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A love letter is typically several pages. It is honest and it is direct. Conversely, a love note is a few words or short lines of affection written on whatever is available. By definition a mini love letter falls somewhere…
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If you find yourself in the wrong comfort room or if you find yourself to the police station to blotter your lost child (who gone for a vacation with his classmates, he asked you, you just forgot it), what will…
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I am a man. The definition of the noun in the first sentence is debatable by anyone. However, if you ask most men (Humans with male chromosomes), they will tell you that they believe most women have a different perspective…
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There are those rare individuals who are used to public speaking, but for most of us, it’s not a common thing to speak in front of an audience of lets say, five hundred people. Apart from being well prepared through…
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Most of us have been there, either as a weary and frustrated parent or a completely sympathetic bystander. Many perfectly normal toddlers go ballistic at one time or another. To the dismay of their parents, it can happen anywhere at…
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Communication is more than what is said. In fact, communication involves listening, speaking, and body language. All of these three together make for effective communication. Non-verbal body language, in particular, is not usually understood by many people. Although every person…
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When someone is angry, you know. No words are necessary to recognize the high-energy levels, and sometimes the heat emanating from them. Their facial expression is tense, they move quickly, objects are thumped down, there is an impatience in their…
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If you’re like most people, your mouth often gets you in trouble. You say things that are better left unsaid! It can be hard to hold back from saying what you’re really thinking. However, you’re no longer a three-year-old, and…
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Ego sits on our head like one of those over-sized, furry hats worn by Russians on cold, winter days. It is warm, heavy and comforting, but sometimes, just sometimes, we need a strong gust of criticism to come along and…
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Disagreements in any relationship simply boils down to a difference of opinion. Therefore, in order to fight fairly when arguing with a loved one, you must be willing to let the other person talk. I know that this self explanatory,…
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Body language can speak volumes without your voice ever saying a word. Most people can tell when someone is angry or in a defensive position just by the way they are standing. But what do your eyes reveal? What secrets…
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I was once told the burden of communication is on the speaker. Unfortunately, I couldn’t understand him! You can’t blame your audience for becoming muddled if your ideas aren’t expressed clearly. One technique for ensuring you are clear every time…
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A misconception many of us have is that listening is not important. If we are the listener in a conversation we often feel we are fulfilling the least important role. Nothing could be further from the truth. People share with…
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Learning how to say “No” nicely is a skill that is easy to develop. It can be done in such a way as to never give offence or cause bad feeling between the person who is asking and the one…
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In order to make people think you’re smart, or to give the impression you’re smart, first and foremost, you have to be. No, don’t be discouraged, smartness has little to do with IQ, it has more to do with applying…
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As WebMD says “A temper tantrum is an unplanned, unintentional expression of anger, often with physical and verbal outbursts; it is not an act to get attention, as is commonly thought.” Of course this happens to children more often but…
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We often have a sense that something is wrong when a fast talking person is trying to hustle us in an argument. The problem lies in calming the situation down and in finding the time to break down the statements so that we can find…
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When I deal with other adults having a temper fit, or tantrum, I ask myself a few questions. 1. Is it in this person’s nature to have tantrums? If it is someone I know fairly well, it may be they…
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There are so many people that can’t speak, or sing in front of a crowd. They can’t breath, forget the words, lose their lunch, break out in hives and many other symptoms occur. Many say they just can’t do it…
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A temper tantrum is an outburst normally associated with very young children, almost unbearable, as we watch them kicking and screaming until they get their way.Adult tantrums may exhibit themselves in a different way, but they betray the same mindset…
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There are topics we would sometimes rather not discuss, but when an issue must be settled once and for all, the only way is to address it is head-on. That involves skillful communication. One of the most frustrating issues we…
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