Communication

The art of face reading is called physiogonomy. Your facial features are supposed to say a lot about your personality, health or even how wealthy you are or would be one day. Certainly in ancient times it was common to…
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We are all born with the face we have and, short of plastic surgery, there is little we can do to alter that basic countenance. A wide mouth will always be wide; a large nose will always be large. Even…
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Unless you have a propensity to wield this specific trait like a surgical scalpel, ideally, according to Mr. Webster being forthright desires we go straight to the point, be direct and possess a character quality for being outspoken-not overbearing. Of…
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The art of communication gives us the ability to paint pictures with words. We can describe colors and scenes, evoke passion, and express dreams. We recite poetry, tell stories, give directions and convey expressions all through the efficient use of…
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At one time or another, anyone reading this who has ever had an issue with being shy has likely faced the following situation: You find someone of whichever gender you prefer to be attractive. The excitement mounts as you learn…
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Does it hurt more to tell the truth, or to hear it? You know this is a very thought provoking question. I’ve been the one having to tell the “ghastly truth” and I’ve been the one hearing the “ghastly truth.”…
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Shyness is one of the greatest assets of failure; it places you to a disadvantage of all opportunities in every area of your life. Shyness is caused by lack of self-discipline and self-esteem, indecision, nervousness and self consciousness. Shyness comes…
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Is it possible that our facial features decode our personality? And if the answer is yes, then to what extend our facial appearance becomes an open book to our inner character? The ancient Greeks seem to have pondered upon this…
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A conversation can not be a good conversation unless it includes questions! Good communication is a balance of mutual enquiry, listening, and sharing. So the value of questions in conversation is equal to the level of interest experienced by the…
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In this modern age where people have to juggle sending messages to friends, employees, employers and family members before, after or during work, email has become an indispensable tool. E-mail is faster, easier to send and is easily sent to…
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Communication mediums change with the time and it makes sense as to why, even through communicating in text-message style, that it doesn’t ruin real communication. People believe that because they’re speaking in a somewhat “broken-down” level of communication, that it’s…
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In today’s busy world, everybody is trying their best to be as successful as they can. For some this means that they have to work for long hours without breaks. Others are wrapped in all sorts of responsibilities with their…
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Whether or not every debate question can be answered with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’ depends on what the question is. Some are simpler than others. Do you prefer internet shopping? It is simple enough to answer with a ‘yes’…
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It seems that many people, including experts, believe you can tell someone’s personality just from looking at their face. But considering the millions of people with different faces, that is a hard one to accept without massive evidence! However, there…
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You’ve heard the term ‘kill ’em with kindness,’ but what does it really mean? And how the heck do you act kindly toward someone who’s taking every chance they get to irritate, annoy, and really, really make you mad? First…
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Have you had the experience where you misunderstand or have difficulty remembering what someone has said to you? Or do you know the person who all they think about is themselves, and they do not care to hear what someone…
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How to make friends and influence people; oh my, I’ve gone through the mill with this one in my life, at times being too pushy and then again being too much of a pansey, a wallflower. One thing I learned…
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Trying to communicate with someone who lack listening skills is very frustrating. Typically, they only hear what they want to hear. The point that you are trying to make won’t matter if it isn’t slanted towards the listener’s view. What…
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As a consultant who has taught public speaking and presentation skills for many years, there is a myth as to what is needed for success as a public speaker barring one exception: Motivational speeches. With motivational speeches, the focus is…
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In this world of passwords, PIN numbers, security cards and voiceprint identity verification I think what many people crave is genuine human contact. They want to be known. They want to feel real. They want to be appreciated. While that…
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Assertiveness is not so much defending anything however, as it is more about showing the other person that you too have ideas that can be listened to, because you too are soul and are valuable in your own right. The…
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For shy individuals starting a conversation will be one of the most difficult tasks they could ever face. Always remember to smile. You will look friendly and inviting. If you see somebody at a party you’d like to talk to,…
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Is body language an absolute guide and is there any fundamental truths in it? Is it really related to our soul in any way or just to our mind, and so to our conscious and subconscious minds and lower bodies,…
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Eye contact is an important sign of active listening and honest speaking. We do not need to stare at a person directly in the eyes to maintain eye contact. In truth, staring at someone directly in the eyes while speaking…
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When communication is based on trying to win over another true communication is always lessened. This is because at the bottom of all outer communication is a wish to win out and have the way of themselves fulfilled. The inner…
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There seems to be a mystery surrounding why relationships remain constant, and how you can keep someone close to you, but, when you look closely, it is not difficult to see what binds relationships tightly, what really holds them together….
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If your family visits during the holidays, people not normally accustomed to spending a lot of time together, do. Being together for several hours, in relatively unstructured time, might be an obvious occasion for conflict. My family, for instance, has…
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Eye contact, looking another in the eye, is one of the most important communication skills. They say “the eyes are the windows to the soul”, and this is certainly true when you are attempting to connect with another person through…
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The importance of eye contact is actually a cultural thing and can even cause some grave misunderstandings between cultures. Though it is expected in the main Western societies, like USA and the UK, as something which suggests integrity, sincerity and…
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Are You Being Prejudged At Work By Your Appearance? An attractive woman is sitting alone having a cup of coffee. A man with a kind face walks by and in noticing her thinks to himself, “She is probably waiting for…
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