We all make mistakes. Sooner or later we do or don’t something that hurts a person or persons who are important to us. How can we make it right; mend the relationship and get back on track? The first thing…
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Small talk may seem insignificant but it breaks the ice and oils the wheels of communication. It is also a polite way to pass pleasant observations and show you are open and friendly. Without small talk many lovers would never…
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For those of you who believe complaining is easy, I will tell you now it certainly is not! There is a method to complaining, although this may depend on what you are complaining about and the company you are complaining…
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“It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” — Mark Twain How do we best define communication? Inasmuch, with such a wide range of…
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You have found that special someone and you feel the desire to tell them how much they mean to you. The romantic in you wants to make it a special occasion and you decide that you want to write a…
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What if wedding vows would have been written to include to love, honor, obey and communicate with daily? I think people would better understand how important that aspect is in a marriage. I wish our marriage vows had contained the…
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Is there a difference between communication and speaking? Yes, there is. Is it the number of words a person knows? Maybe, but communicating is not simply talking. So what is communication? Communication is the ability to get one’s idea from…
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If you are reading this then obviously your focus is on seeming smart rather than being smart. You maybe smart and yet not seem to be and you may not be but want to appear so. Let’s get right down…
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So, you finally got invited to the party of the year and you know that “he” or “she” is also going to be in attendance. You are so excited that you can hardly hold out for the big event. It…
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The fear of public-speaking or performing before a live audience is one of biggest fears faced by many. Whether it’s due to shyness, lack of education, or lack of experience, this fear easily ranks as the number one phobia faced…
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It is amazing what a few kind words can do.  There are many reasons why it is important to compliment the people that you care about.  Consider the following points. It can make others feel wonderful Getting a compliment is…
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It’s the party of the century and you’re invited! You have been watching the clock at work since the midmorning coffee break and when quitting time rolls around you are outta there! You race home after work, grab a quick…
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Learning how to say no nicely is a skill every person needs to have in their repertoire. Of course their are times when you have to be firm, and there are plenty of times when you are so fed up…
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Not everyone can write an edge of your seat letter. We may not be talented or creative enough to compose a riveting missive, but we can use some simple tricks to make it more interesting. The average letter starts out…
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In everyday life, people tend to zone out a lot; they move around like guided missiles from one target to the next; doing what needs doing, then refocusing on the next thing that needs doing, and so on. While this…
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Did you ever think deep enough to wonder, what is life? Well, life is not the same as inanimate matter. Life displays different symptoms. Life can move itself for a start, and non-living things cannot. Life can also communicate. If…
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Nagging is the process of continually asking the same question or making the same demand over and over again, without listening to the response or caring what the response is. It is a one sided conversation that expresses frustration. It…
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