Communication

I can think of a number of occasions where telling a lie is, not only okay, but actually beneficial to the recipient of the lie. I think it is difficult to set moral imperatives on oneself, anyway. I will always…
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Why people lie is a mysterious and complex thing. I have noticed the main reason people lie is because they want to project a different image to the world than who they really are. We are too consumed with what…
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“He’s so lucky,” John said as a guy and his voluptuous blonde wife walked by. After that, John paused and watched until the couple were out of sight. In the meantime, John’s wife, who happened to be standing by his…
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The biggest communication problems between couples tend to centre around individual gender perspectives. For example, in relationships involving the young, it seems that it is the men who try to hold on to their partners. Clinging tightly to a retreating…
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In a perfect world you’d be able to talk with your spouse about anything without there ever being any negative repercussions. If only this were a perfect world. There are some things you know will upset your spouse so you…
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1. Don’t raise your voice. You cannot shout the other person into submission. You will only succeed in sounding like a bully. 2. Don’t use vulgar language. You may offend the other person, who will then focus on your inappropriate…
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How to cope when your friends lie to your spouse about you You know the truth, you never got drunk at your bachelorette party and slept with a male stripper. However, your friends find it necessary to lie to your…
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In the realm of bizarre elements of communication, the art of up talking is one of the most fascinating. Up talking is a communication practice found primarily in the southern United States. It is an outgrowth of a culture that preferred…
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Body language and speech patterns speak louder than words. When people are lying, their facial expressions and gestures expose the truth, but only to those who know the signs of dishonesty: Movement: Less than Usual Watch for physical rigidity. Except…
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Communication helps us validate our identity as social beings. The ability to transfer thoughts, feelings, emotions and ideas facilitated networking and development from primitive years. Communication was clearly instrumental in the development of human beings throughout the ages. One of the…
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Listening to my parents fight tonight, I understand how trying to send information or advice to another individual can easily be misinterpreted as an attack. My mom felt like my dad was putting her up on a pedestal to point…
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Smalltalk gets you as far as your automobile travels once the gas light has come on. Not very far. It fits in perfectly for the quick run-ins at the grocery store or school yard. However, at such places as a…
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No sane individual likes being the bearer of ill tidings, but we all get a turn at being the villain occasionally. When giving someone bad news it is best to soften the blow if possible with a little kindness and…
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The concept of communication is extremely broad, particularly when it comes to human interaction. People communicate in so many different ways, which makes it hard to categorize every bit of data that flows between individuals. Even “conversation” can be difficult…
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Work place relationship building is not as easy as one would think. There are politics and sensitivity issues involved. One must steer clear of accidentally choosing sides. This is a very common mistake that divides many people and leads to…
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Most of us have numerous conversations throughout every day of our lives. Employing active speaking and active listening will improve the way you communicate with others, and will in the long run make for better understanding of other people. It…
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Relationships, should never ever be taken for granted. I have seen couples that have lapsed in the importance of their relationships and let a third party enter. The majority of the time when we invite a third party into the…
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When I think of the word “tact”, I think of the age-old saying, “Wisdom is having a lot to say, and not saying it.” Tact is perhaps most noticeable when it’s missing. Unfortunately, tactless behavior has become so prevalent in…
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Nonverbal expressions would consist of body language, paralanguage, self-presentation, and environment. While verbal communications is important, research has found that nonverbal communication speaks volumes over what one actually says. Eye Contact There are four basic elements to eye contact; gaze…
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The benefits of assertiveness are many; once being assertive becomes a part of any form of communication, life is so much easier for all concerned. Being assertive affirms self-esteem, while respecting the rights of others. At times, assertiveness is mistaken…
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It is not only alright to show affection and love to your children, it isn’t normal not to do so. When parents don’t show affection to children the family is dysfunctional and the kids will become emotional handicaps. Now, everyone…
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Active speaking is the process of directing conversation on a specific agenda by asking questions and through the use of suggestive reasoning. Active listening combines non-verbal communication interaction such as eye contact and physical affirmations, with a verbal acknowledgement of…
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Tips for making successful small talk to strangers: 1. Mention something about your immediate physical environment. If you can’t think of what to say you can mention something about the weather, the quality of the food, or the lighting in…
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The meaning of the word tact is: Sensitive mental touch, peculiar skill or faculty; nice perception or deiscernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances. Tactful means: Full of tact, characerized by a discerning sense of…
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Insecurity is a major issue amongst teenage girls. It can affect the process of making friends. developing relationships in the workplace, and having a successful romantic relationship. When I was growing up I was extremely shy. It had gotten so…
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Regardless of whom you are and what type of job you currently have or plan to have, there’s good chance that one day you will be required to make a speech in public. It may be a presentation for your…
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So many times we assume that the other knows what we are thinking in our minds, which is the first error in communication. The lack of the use of nouns when describing something, and the lack of specifics can create…
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Do you ever get frustrated that your spouse does not tell you he loves you as often as you’d like? While it’s wonderful to hear these words, remember that words can be hollow if actions do not back them up….
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How do you genuinely connect with coworkers? The key is not small talk. The idea is simple to understand intellectually (another example of why the intellect is limited) but so simple practically. Why write on the topic? For the past…
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Small talk serves a purpose. It works well at cocktail parties or the water cooler at work, and on first dates. It can be an ice breaker when you join a new group. There are times, though, when you want…
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