Communication

You know that scene in “Meet the Parents”, where Robert DeNiro subjects Ben Stiller to a lie detector test? Have you ever wished you had that capability? We all hate being lied to, and we all wish there was an…
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It is both incredibly simple and incredibly hard to tell if someone hates you. If you are lying on the ground with any amount of blood coming out of you because of a direct action from another, you can be…
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Pushing too hard for the truth is like trying to take one side only of an argument, and thinking that that side is the only right side. The truth is that there is usually truth on both sides. Nevertheless though,…
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Yes. I do believe that having an ability to address opinion before public is way much practical and effective skill to articulate opinion than writing ability. First of all, delivering a speech is a face to face communication which makes…
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Sometimes it is hard to imagine that one person could make an entire company look bad because of poor telephone etiquette. That can be the outcome if telephone etiquette is not being practiced on a regular basis. When discussing telephone…
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The ability to speak is more important than the ability to write inasmuch as books can affect the way in which people think while spoken words can move them to action. As inspirational as they may be, seldom do written…
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Listening is far better than talking when learning is the issue at hand. How will you know what your customers need if you do not listen to them? How will you know if your new business venture will work if…
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Victim Thinking Checklist Our thoughts control our actions. They control the way we see the world, and how we respond to all of the diverse opportunities that life itself presents to us. By learning to control our thoughts, in essence,…
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I used to think look at people who could relate well to everybody they meet and think to myself, “Wow, how I wish I could have been born with such great communication skills.” I was wrong! Interpersonal communication skills can…
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Dear Laura,How are you? I was thinking of you so I thought I’d write you a letter. Not long ago, the above salutation was the beginning of our main means of communication – the handwritten letter. Each handwritten note to…
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My premise is that you need to converse with others to gain any sort of insight into matters beyond the facts. That seems so obvious I should probably stop here and save effort in trying to illustrate something so obvious….
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Many of us grew up in a family that when we agreed to service others, we are affirmed as being reliable and accepted by those whom we look up to. It is fine when we agreed to do so and…
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To me, Text Messaging seems like a communication regression: I think “it”[text messaging] is one of the many devices ruining true communication. I wonder how many relationships, platonic, personal, business, family-related or romantic, have been destroyed, because of an emotionally…
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When I was in high school many years ago my Home Economics class started a volunteer program at a state run hospital about forty minutes from our small town. You did not receive extra credit for volunteering; you did receive…
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This title could be interpreted in a couple of different ways. Let’s look at the one that is more difficult to discern and that was probably intended – In person, someone who is lying is more easily detected, of course….
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What is communication? According to textbook definition it is the act of imparting or exchanging thoughts, opinions, or information using speech, writing or signs, or the means of sending such information including telephone, telegraph, radio and television. Surely this includes…
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Every couple becomes angry at his or her spouse at times and they argue, fuss, and fight. Couples argue with their spouse over any number of things such as kids, money, and sex. But it’s important to remember that how…
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Nothing embodies the modern way of living more than the text message. It is quick, instant and of course it is electronic. In our modern pace of life text messages and emails have become the most popular means of communication….
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Expressing an opinion or an emotion can be very intimidating in certain situations.  Children are taught from a very young age to “think before you speak” and this advice is indeed wise to follow throughout life.  There are times we…
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Mobile phones are to some a lifesaver and an essential tool that they could not conceivably be without. To others they are intrusive, irritating and, in many cases, socially and morally unacceptable. This is particularly true in the case of…
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‘Will u b @ the cnr b4 8 2nite?’ A sentence that would strike horror into the heart of any English teacher, and would be guaranteed to fail you an English exam. Yet thousand’s of text messages like this are…
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Preparation is the key to a successful conversation when the subject or premise is difficult to approach. Whether the person is a friend, co-worker, or an acquaintance the matter should always be handled with kindness which can usually be accomplished…
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It has struck me recently how I have changed with age, and how I can look at younger people and see parts of myself from when I was younger. As a teenager I thought I knew it all and once…
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You should never be afraid to verbally express yourself. If you are familiar with what it’s like to be shy, you know how tough it can be to make your voice heard. Thankfully for most of us, years of experience,…
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Communication is like everything else that is important in life. Time must be spent doing it. Constant practice must be spent on it. It must be enjoyed and natural and consistent. A genuine interest has to be shown in the…
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Arguments in a relationship are inevitable. Whenever two individuals choose to blend their lives, issues will arise upon which they cannot fully agree. Arguing about these differences of opinion can actually be beneficial for the relationship, as this is evidence…
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There is a widely accepted tradition in our society that says that men are not to say “I love you” until after we have known the woman a long time, so that the words make the woman feel more special….
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Self-expression is a lot more than “saying what you mean and meaning what you say”. This is not to contradict the reality that language is a significant part of the way we communicate. Communication is just one way in which…
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When it comes to the use of words, I believe that even the best wordsmith has to agree with the fact that it is a double-edged sword. Words have the ability to lift someone’s spirits up but they also have…
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Should families take time out for dinner and communication? Abolutely YES! The modern society, even more so in the cities, is all hustle and bustle. Rush, rush, push, push. Not many take time to slow down, smell the flowers and…
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