Communication

“I’m interested in the fact that the less secure a man is, the more likely he is to have extreme prejudice.”– Clint Eastwood What right does a Hollywood type have to an opinion on such an important subject? As much…
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Rude co-workers are an unfortunate fact of life in the workplace. Their rudeness is usually a form of bullying, and only changes if they find out that it will not be tolerated. Dealing with rude co-workers is not difficult when…
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A manipulator is someone who tricks others into doing something for him, using any means to manipulate. Although manipulation is easily recognized in children, sometimes it’s harder to spot in adults. Instead of falling for a manipulator’s charm, look for…
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Representatives in companies Today when I checked my phone bill I had found that I was charged almost 150.00 over my normal amount due. Being furious I called the company right away. At first, when ever I come across the…
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In these times of economic insecurity and “iffy” employment status, most salesmen are desperate to complete the sale. Their motto is “don’t let up until the no becomes a yes.” Therefore, you can’t blame them for being pushy and doing…
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Unless you are forced to communicate with a narcissist because they are in your family or you work with them or, God forbid, for them, I would just stay away. Narcissists have very poor interpersonal communications skills themselves and are…
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Know-it-alls are the loud attention seekers that can be found lurking near the water cooler at work, or anywhere else for that matter. They have been around forever and even if you think back all those years ago to when you were in…
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Sometimes, competition can bring out the worst in people. I currently work as a salesperson in an electrical store. Although we are not on commission, it can still be a very competitive environment, especially while some of us are on…
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Dealing with an individual who is so important in their own mind can be frustrating to say the least. Conversations are usually one sided between “they” and “them” and even if you agree with them on the subject at hand;…
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So you don’t want to be irritating? Good, you’ve taken an important step. So what do others do that irritates you? Nag. Tell people how to do everything. Criticize. How about less obvious irritants- chew with your mouth open, use…
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I, myself, was in a “toxic relationship” for about a year. Like most of them, he started out to be the kind, caring “perfect guy” and I enjoyed spending time with him…but….as time progressed he became a monster. He was…
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There is no one guaranteed method that will work for every situation. Dealing with difficult people and difficult conversation requires a toolbox’ of strategies and techniques with which to defuse or even redirect aggression. Even trained mediators and communicators make…
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Your patience can be greatly tested when dealing with a know-it-all. And it gets even more challenging if this person is a colleague on your team! You are now faced with this annoying personality on a daily basis. That being…
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Have you ever had crockery thrown at your head? Or been called into the manager’s office for a negative remark that was overheard by the director? Or fallen out with a friend because they wanted something you didn’t? Unfortunately, these situations…
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Shyness is not a characteristic which can be easily overcome, however if it is effecting your social life it may be time to try to do something about it.  Shyness is a trait which can effect everyone,children, teens and even…
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Expectations in life to me are the same as wanting something from life. By wanting we expect to get it. And if we don’t get what we want, we grow frustrated, annoyed and fed up with our life. But perhaps…
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In a society hell bent on work and being productive, shyness is an issue. Although in some cultures shyness is encouraged and often rewarding, in most western cultures such as in the United States of America, being shy can be…
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Public speaking is among the worst fears of many people, even those used to speaking in public. Public speaking can be nerve-wracking and scary, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many ways to help calm those public speaking…
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It sounds like an old Seinfeld episode.  Perhaps Jerry went on a date with a “close talker” and then the next day Elaine and George sat in the diner and discussed ways to get their pal’s new flame to see…
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The wisdom of always telling the truth benefits humanity in so many ways that it would be impossible to cite them all within the confines of a briefly written work. To simplify it at the outset, truth telling is a…
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We all know at least one “close talker”, a person who seems to have no concept of “personal space” – that imaginary bubble that surrounds all of us, a space reserved for family, close friends and lovers, and sometimes not…
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There goes Grandpa again ranting on about some story, which I have probably heard a million times before.  All the stories seem to be the same whenever I listen to them and they always begin with the short phrase which…
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Being shy is not a life time sentence.  With goals, persistence and the right motivation anyone can be more outgoing and less shy. The motivation is probably the most relevant factor. Nothing happens without motivation.  One needs some valid reasons…
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Virtually all men keep secrets from the women in their lives for one reason or another, but it usually boils down to four very basic underlying motives: because it’s convenient, to cover up something they’ve done, to protect someone they…
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The fear of public speaking ranks right up there at the top of the “fear” chart for a lot of folks.  Why is public speaking perceived to be difficult?  Is this fear something that is ingrained in us? The fear…
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Don’t be shy and don’t get high “implication overconfident” after overcoming your shyness. Being shy is incredibly frustrating because it can come from different form of problems due to low self esteem, no confidence are just a bad upbringing, whatever…
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An apartment manager one night while eating dinner with her husband became alarmed; however, the young woman did nothing.  She was afraid to go outside.  She vocalized what she’d heard; but her husband assured her. “Collin did you hear that?”…
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Does it hurt more to tell the truth or to hear it? There is not much difference in hearing the truth and telling the truth at least in my book ;either way some one is going to be unhappy with…
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Everybody has felt shyness in life. It does not means that you do not have the ability to establish strong relations with others.  Shyness is only a feeling that appears when you do not know how is going to be…
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There are all different types of people in this world and one of the traits that differentiate us from one another are our communication skills and habits. While many people seem to instinctively understand the etiquette of giving other people…
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