Communication

Lie- The silent killer Silence-The lying killer Telling a lie, be it harmful or harmless doesn’t change the proportion of it being a lie in itself. We often lie in good faith so that another isn’t harmed. And good faith…
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Communicating bad news can be a daunting task, especially if the gravity of the news is great. However, at the moment, you cannot think about the impact of the news itself; you have to know how to communicate the news…
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Shyness involves the fear of embarrassment. It refers to a lack of self-confidence in social settings especially when approaching or being approached by other people or when faced with a new situation. Shyness may be accompanied by breathlessness, trembling, loss…
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I was typing in the E-mail address for my bff (best-friend-forever) to tell her how I miss the days when we used to exchange thoughtful E-mails. We had long E-mail conversations about how our lives had reached the point at…
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We have all been there, and it is never an easy thing to try and do. I think some people would rather do thier math homework over again, or go to dinner at the in-laws for the entire week. It…
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How do you tell if someone is lying to you? Well that’s a difficult one as it depends a lot on how well you know the person, and also how accomplished a liar they are. Some people like me, blush…
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The idea of being right is a broad concept. Answering a math question correctly in school is very different than doing the morally right thing in a personal dilemma. The conception of “right” becomes even foggier when you get into…
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How to tell if someone is lying to you does not require detective skills; just a few simple people skills. There are in fact some extremely simple ways to tell if someone is lying to you. Believe it or not…
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Lie Detectors – Like most people, I really dislike being lied to; I prefer to think that people are honest, but we all know that isn’t the case. Here are some things I look for when I am trying to…
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Text messaging is not ruining modern communication, and it can sometimes even help to improve it. Although many people think that texting is the reason for teenagers using shorthand so often, this is simply untrue. This assumption is similar to…
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When I was growing up the number one thing that I remember my father always saying to me was that if I had nothing nice to say then to not say anything at all. Those words sank in and I’ve…
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One of the biggest obstacles to self-expression is knowing which self to express. It could be said that our purpose in life is to discover the true self. If we are afraid of expressing ourselves, it is likely that the…
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As a lover of all things electronic, and frequent user of cell phones, I have to say that no, I do not believe that text messaging is ruining real communication. First, I’d like to point out that I can understand…
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The basics of building a successful life, the term successful being whatever you yourself define success to be, is loving yourself. Loving yourself is the biggest gift anyone can offer themselves, because you can only love other people when you…
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Debates are great ways to look through two views to resolve an issue. People who debate bridge the gap between diverse human beings, but people who fight need to prove they are right through a self righteous view. Since what…
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Relationships: Adding Strength to Strength A major league team acquired a pitcher in a trade who was known for his incredible ‘fast ball and accuracy’. Upon arrival to the new team he took to the practice field and immediately began…
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I have four quarters in front of me – two near my right hand and two near my left. I count the two on my right, then the two on my left, then push them together and they total four….
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It has been said, by those few brave souls who dare to try to define sexual attraction, that deep down, what draws men to women is the little exposure of masculinity in their features, movements, and personalities, and what women…
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Liar Liar Pants on Fire My husband can tell if I am lying even if it’s over the phone. Detecting a lie is easy if you know the person very well. Now it’s not that I lie to my husband…
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On the contrary, text messaging- as has been previously mentioned- is a supplement to real communication, if you classify real communication as speaking face to face. Sometimes it just isn’t possible or practical to talk to someone face to face,…
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Long ago, friends and family would have gatherings. They would talk for hours and enjoy creating memorable moments. Some would swap recipes for home cooked meals by talking while cooking. They would give the directions for each step in producing…
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” CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? ” This is not my idea of a personal greeting, yet everyday we have the opportunity to communicate with each other with sound breeches ; intrusive clicks and call waiting sounds,in the back ground….
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Anger is one of the strongest of the human emotions. Communicating it to the person who has instigated the feeling in you can be very difficult for several reasons. It is easy to fall into communication that is based solely…
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Every day you may be receiving a lot of ” I love yous” without even being aware of them. What a waste! However, if you are really attentive, you may actually be able to perceive these manifestations of daily affection…
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If you look at the material being presented in the self help industry as part of books, seminar lectures, audiotapes and so on, you will find a very striking thing. A lot of the material is repeated over and over…
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No matter what part of the world you live in, there are certain universal truths. And one of them is that it is hard to say “I’m sorry.” However, as people mature and learn more about themselves, including what it…
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Small talk is never easy, so it’s probably not wise to talk to strangers at all. Small talk isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and by the way, no one appreciates it when a total stranger asks, “How are…
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Dealing with conflict can take courage in any setting. It is especially important at work. A conflict at work can cause a real slow-down in productivity and hurts the bottom line. Unaddressed conflicts can smolder over time and eventually blow…
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Providing feedback that has an impact but which does not cause the other person to become defensive is an art. It is always best, when providing feedback, to begin with something positive and, if possible, end with something positive. The…
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Honest feedback can be brutal if you’re too thin-skinned. On the other hand, improvement in your chosen field will go much slower if do not solicit and accept honest feedback. It helps a great deal to know yourself well. It…
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