How to be a Good Communicator - in Business and in Life (Up-dated)

How to be a Good Communicator - in Business and in Life

COMMUNICATION:

How to be a good communicator and how to make the most of your
relationships:

* Be interested in other people - show that you are by asking questions (but dont be insincere or hypocritical - nice word). Not mundane comments about the weather. Say something interesting like: "Hows the back yard?" Be tactful. Dont say, "has grannie popped off yet?"

* Be punctual - this shows you are responsible, courteous and respectful of others time.

* Enjoy other peoples company and have FUN.

* Tell the good news (without being a "Bible-basher", please). Be positive and other people will enjoy your company.

* Be decisive - this shows confidence

* Like yourself and be positive about your life. Doing this will draw others towards you.

* Keep your sense of humour. Hope youve still got one after reading all this!

* Tell people what you like about them without embarassing them.

* Be realistic in your goals, plans and desires.

* Look at people, when you talk to them.

* Spend time alone with your partner/"significant other".. Go on walks together. If you are not in a close relationship, discuss whats happening in your life from time to time with a close friend. If like me, you dont have one, join "rent-a-friend".

* Give and take in your relationships.

* Smile often (not inanely).

* Respect people (for what they are).

* Recognise that right and wrong are never black and white. There are always three sides to any story: your side, the other persons...and the TRUTH.

* Try to put yourself in the other persons shoes (only if they fit you). I like walking a mile in another mans shoes. By the time he finds out, Im a mile away and Ive got his shoes!

* Watch, wait and listen when developing relationships.

* Be assertive, but cautious.

* Dont gossip, backbite and backstab. Treat others, as youd LIKE to be treated yourself - with dignity and respect.

and most importantly,

* Be true to your values and beliefs. Personal integrity is crucial at ALL TIMES.
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters.
If you dont have integrity, nothing else matters."
- Alan K. Simpson

Always remember success and happiness are processes
(continually in progress/"under construction") ...
and states not merely achieved through arriving at a
particular destination.

So...
As you travel down the journey of life,
JUST BE YOURSELF and BE HAPPY.

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