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Sharing Personal Information
- The more you talk, the more personal information is divulged. Your likes and dislikes, thought patterns, preferences, everything is exposed.
- It feels good and comforting to talk if the other person is listening, but good communication is never about talking too much.
- Say less and listen more.
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Conversation Killers
Words are like keys that can make or break a conversation. Some words look absolutely okay to us, but can kill a conversation if they sound mechanical or are overused.
Words like Awesome, Right On, Fantastic, Fabulous, if overused, sound fluffy and mechanical, wit...
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Conversation Killers: Asking For An Outside Perspective
- You can be conscious of what you type in your emails and phone messages, it pays well to have a large vocabulary at your disposal.
- If you overuse a word, or say a ‘pet’ word without even realizing it, you may have to break the habit by taking help from a colleague, friend or family...
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The essential skill of listening
Listening is essential if you want to have a meaningful exchange with another person.
When you listen in a way that the other person feels heard, they are more likely to relax, open up and share information with you.
Communicate And Listen Well
- Give detailed records of what all happens to you, communicating everything to your partner. Make it comprehensive and thorough.
- Active listening is another overlooked aspect of communication, which we assume is only about blabbering. Listening gives us clues to wha...
8. Be A Good Listener
But how do you listen? Effective listening is about more than just passively receiving information. Instead, you need to show the other person that you’re listening.
The following body language shows that you’re listening:
- Turning toward the person (don’t stare ...
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