Communication

Communication is a two way street – one person talks, another listens, and hopefully understands what has just been said and what response is expected. However, it’s so easy to ‘get the wrong end of the stick,’ and make a…
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There are many different ways to communicate with people, and the way that’s best for you will depend upon your situation, and on your communication skills. To be an effective communicator, you need to be proficient in your chosen style of…
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The easiest way to get out of an embarrassing situation is to turn it into a source of humor. If you laugh at your own foul-up, it suddenly becomes okay – so long, of course, as it doesn’t hurt anyone…
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Our lives have been drastically changed and revolutionized by the computer and the Internet. One fantastic new option is e-mail. Electronic mail, which has been conveniently named e-mail, is a form of communication that is quick and free. This makes…
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First of all, establish the baseline for complaining. Is there a real need to complain? Do you think it is reasonable? Have you enough rights to make that complaint? Or could it have been a total misunderstanding without enough information…
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Does the thought of communicating with your boss make you feel a little nervous? Maybe you need to ask the boss for some time off from work, and you are pretty confident and brave, until you come face to face with him or her in his office….
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Back in the 1960s it was popular to say that the medium is the message. Nowhere is this more true than in public speaking. Non verbal signals communicate and we trust them more than words. You will never see a…
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Body language. Not only is it a mediocre song by Queen, but it’s also a language we all speak fluently (with the exception robots). Don’t let those freeloading feel-good hippies try to tell you that smiles and love are the…
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Finding oneself in a tough situation is a common experience for those that have goals to accomplish. As long as there are issues to sort out and people to work with, there will always be times that one will run…
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Often a gesture is stronger than a word or three words Three Words, that being the statement of affection with the reiterated term. .. I Love You. The concept stated is a hardy endearment to many, But why speak when…
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Can you think of a question that can’t possibly be answered? QUESTIONS OVER QUESTIONS Consider the hypothetical situation used in philosophy where a tree falls in the middle of a forest, but there is nobody there to witness it; how…
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How are your personal circumstances going for you? Would you say they are going well or poorly? If they are going poorly, it might have a lot to do with your communication. You will learn how the way you speak…
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Whether performing a poem or making presentations at work, here are several simple methods to engage your audience. Believe that everyone DOES want to listen to you This is my most important point. If people are in front of you…
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The thought of striking up a conversation with a complete stranger fills most of us with fear and dread. Of course, some people are confident in themselves, and forward enough to begin talking to somebody that they do not know…
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There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to what definitely should, or shouldn’t be told to a woman by a man. However, there are times when, however close a relationship, a man would be better to not mention…
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I am pleased to say I am an expert in this arena, and you can be too: all it takes is a little knowledge about the way humans think and act in general, and the ability to use words well….
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There is nothing that can stop a verbal fight quicker, than an honest smile. When we communicate in a pleasant manner, it puts people at ease. They do not feel threatened by politeness and soft words. When we encounter people…
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It’s a human thing, to relate to people we see as being like us. It’s what we look for in friends, and how we feel we fit in when with family and others in our neighborhoods or in whom we…
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There are two sayings in regards to patience. The first saying goes: “Patience is a virtue.” The second saying goes: “Patience is golden.” When you factor in effective communication, these two sayings hold true. Effective communication in general is made…
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Patience is a core component for effective communication. Patience is a “facilitator” in the communication process. Whether in the board room, classroom, or family room, the people who exercise patience while communicating are the people with a better chance of…
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It is neither required nor desired to separate feelings from answers. We will obviously sometimes feel bad about saying “no” to someone. The problem ensues when we give answers based on how we will “feel” after the answer. The ability…
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Love is spoken loudest when no words are said. It is easy to tell someone I love you it is harder to show them. Many people say I love you many times a day. The first time it is said…
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Many of us at one time or another may have felt certain vibes meaning we have a sense of awareness.  In other words you feel or sense something good or bad. This could be about  a certain person, decision or situation. When you have…
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Tips for Understanding Nonverbal Communication Communication does not end when we stop speaking. In fact, most of the messages we send to those around us require no words at all. Facial expressions, hand gestures, body positions, even the distance we…
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Learning how to read someones body language can be very difficult sometimes, but with practice can become very easy. There are several ways to interpret what someone is saying with there body language. I will try to give you some…
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A wise man once said, ” We are snared by the words of our mouth.” How true this is. The very words that we speak will determine who we are. I believe the key to being positive all begins with…
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First rule of thumb: Always resist the urge to tell anybody who disagrees with you to shut-up! Most people will take an immediate disliking to you if you do that. And, wear a good deodorant. Nobody will care what comes…
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Around 50 years ago, my convent school’s curriculum included lessons in dining, dancing and writing etiquette. Yes, how to write a letter was taken as seriously as Latin and Irish History. The pen to use, a fine-nibbed fountain pen, the…
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The task of communicating successfully online poses challenges that offline communication does not. Without the accompaniment of gestures, facial expressions, and tones of voice, words alone can easily be misinterpreted. And the internet has spawned a whole new world of…
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What is patient communication? Is patience needed to communicate effectively? First what is communication? Simply explained, it’s the art of communicating between two people by speaking, listening, and responding appropriately and respectfully even when disagreeing. Effective communication between two people…
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