How to talk to your date

With dating, there is an assumption that you are on the back foot, and the other person holds all the power.

Pay attention to what people talk about. If your date is sharing negative information, it could be a sign they're not ready for a relationship.
Try to focus on if you like them, instead of if they like you.
Don't fear silent moments. Instead, see how the other person reacts. Does your date help you out and respond positively, or not?
When you're on a date, you're both gathering information to work out whether you'll fit well together.

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How to talk to younger children and teenagers

With younger children, visual cues and games are helpful to piece things together. Let them draw pictures. If you're talking about difficult topics, break them down into smaller pieces.
Teenagers will respond better if you're doing somethin...

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How to talk to your doctor

For doctors, half their game is trying to find out why the person is there. Do they want medication, tests, want to be signed off work, worried they have a more severe illness?

At an appointment, try to mention the most important thing at the beginning. Try to be d...

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When you're a grownup, you will probably need to initiate conversations as your parents won't want to interfere with your independence. The best way to re-establish a relationship is to give them a regular update on everyday details of your life.

Parents who are getting ol...

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How to talk to children

Children often cannot formulate their words to express what they're feeling. If you ask, "How was your day?" they may shrug because they don't know what part of their day you're interested in. Making your questions more specific can help: "What...

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How to talk to strangers

If you're together in the same place, you have something in common. If we can be aware that others also feel uncomfortable, we can think about what we can do to make them feel comfortable with us.
Ask people how they know the host or how they got ...

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How to talk to your boss

Most people want more contact. Employees often feel out of the loop.

Try to put yourself in your boss's shoes. How does what you need to say affect them?
Question if you should send an email or say it in person.
Remember that your ...

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