The Top 10 Ways to Increase the Joy in Communicating
Category: Communication Skills, Language, Expression (BN150)Originally Submitted on 5/10/2001.
1. Smile at strangers.
Some of us have taken our parents' warnings to not talk to strangers a bit too far. Just because you smile at someone doesn't mean you are inviting him to step over your boundaries.
2. Refuse to get involved in "my story is worse than yours" contests.
You don't have to complain about the traffic, your kids, the significant other, the boss, just because everyone else is.
3. We were given two ears and one mouth. Learn to listen twice as much as you speak.
You'll be considered a great conversationalist! ;)
4. Be in the moment.
Keep your mind where your body is.
5. Communicate acceptance with your eyes.
Keep your eyes on your conversation partner. Let her know you are involved with her words.
6. Speak with a smile.
Open yourself to the conversation.
7. Say please and thank you to every soul you meet.
Gratitude begets appreciation. Appreciated people feel happier.
8. Bad moods can be contagious. Deal with your mood before conversing.
9. Be ready to laugh. Laugh loudly, laugh often.
Adults average 12 laughs a day. Children laugh over 400 times a day.
10. Breathe.
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