Tag: conversation
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12 Ways to Break the Ice When Meeting a New Person
Meeting new people, especially if you tend to be socially awkward and a bit shy, can be overwhelming. You may find it challenging to break the ice when you encounter folks, and you don’t want the situation to be any more embarrassing. Why not make the first impression memorable for a good reason, rather than…
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9 Ways To Speak Your Mind Without Hurting Feelings
People often hear that they should stand up for themselves, that if they know something important, they should go ahead and say it. That’s not always so easy, especially if you mustn’t offend anyone. Speaking your mind and not getting backlash can feel mutually exclusive at times. It’s just another stage in learning how to…
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5 Powerful Words That Can Transform A Conversation
Do your conversations have meaning? Like, real meaning? Or do you just talk for the sake of talking? The thing is that we’ve all done a bit of both to a greater or lesser degree. We’ll have meaningful conversations when the situation calls for it. When it doesn’t, we’ll talk just to fill the empty…
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7 Things That Kill A Conversation
Most of us have been in a situation where we seem to be having a friendly conversation one second, only for it to grind to a halt the next abruptly. The ensuing awkwardness and discomfort are nothing short of unpleasant, and it’s terrible for positive thinking. But why does this happen? As it turns out,…
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A Simple 12 Word Text That Is Guaranteed To Improve Someone’s Day
You send text messages daily, and telling the important people in your life that you care about them is as easy as a simple 12-word text that is actually designed to help improve their day. A great conversation by text message can be a challenge to accomplish seeing as we rarely have time to write…