Have you every had someone tell you something, and you took it at face value, only to discover later that the person actually meant the opposite? Or have every been too afraid to be upfront and direct with someone, so you “hinted” at what you wanted to say, only to get mad later because the …
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One of the best ways to keep a conversation going is by asking questions. But what questions do you ask? Not all questions are created equal. Some can keep a conversation going for hours while others can bring it to a dead stop. So what kind of questions should you ask? Read on to find …
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Starting a conversation with a stranger can sometimes be hard. We may hesitant because we don’t know what to say, or we may be afraid that the other person will reject us. It doesn’t have to be that way. If there is someone new you want to talk to, here are 7 tips on how …
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It is amazing how powerful the tone of our voice can be. We can repeat the same words with a different tone of voice, and it can change the meaning completely. Take asking your kid to take the trash out. They may say “yes, sir” or “yes, ma’am”, but they can mean it so many …
Have you ever gotten the feeling that what you are saying is not what the other person is hearing? Or have you ever said something innocently, and the other person gets angry at you for attacking them? Sometimes what we say is not what people hear. And vice versa. Sometimes we take what other people say …
We all want to have good relationships with people. We want people to like us and to enjoy talking with us. Unfortunately, we sometimes have conversation habits that actually make people want to do the opposite. Check the list below and see if you are doing any of the following, maybe even without realizing it: …
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Many people wish they could interact more socially and be better conversationalists. Whether you are an extrovert or introvert, shy or outgoing, there is one secret that you can use to be a better conversationalist in just about any situation: Just be quiet and listen. Seriously, that’s it. Too often we think that talking makes us …
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How many really successful people do you see sitting around and complaining about life, finances, and circumstance? How many of the people you see who are constantly complaining are really moving forward in life? From my experience, the answer to both is “none”. Why? Successful people don’t complain. Successful people take action. Those who spend …
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I’m sure we have all experienced the following: You go to a restaurant. You sit down for what you hope will be a pleasant meal by yourself, with your significant other, your family, your friends, etc. However, you get the opposite. You get poor service. The wait staff doesn’t listen to you. They are never …
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