tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post114039872835983066..comments2023-10-21T10:06:30.080-05:00Comments on Communication Nation: How to improve your conversationsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08940621620133180202noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1141157117326970582006-02-28T14:05:00.000-06:002006-02-28T14:05:00.000-06:00mike houghton already said it but it's so simple a...mike houghton already said it but it's so simple and I never realized how effective it is: Ask questions! Ask about things that you would want to be asked because usually after their response they pass the question back to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140634428564198542006-02-22T12:53:00.000-06:002006-02-22T12:53:00.000-06:00Re-state what you have heard to prove that you hav...Re-state what you have heard to prove that you have understood what the speaker is telling you. Then wait for confirmation.<BR/><BR/>The speaker may say, "Yes! Exactly!" or you may not have understood perfectly and the dialogue may open up. "Not exactly what I meant...."Mr. Chipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653736465770696806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140632902458118762006-02-22T12:28:00.000-06:002006-02-22T12:28:00.000-06:00Similar to #6:Use the "yes, and" techniqueLots of ...Similar to #6:<BR/>Use the "yes, and" technique<BR/><BR/>Lots of people mistake this as saying you agree with what the other person is saying. But really, it's like sayine "Yes, I hear what you're saying. Because I hear what you're saying and respect you I want to tell you what I think."<BR/><BR/>For me, not being heard is the worst offense. I can deal with people who don't agree, as long as they listen to what I have to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140628958633425562006-02-22T11:22:00.000-06:002006-02-22T11:22:00.000-06:00Conversation is a dance. Depending on the context...Conversation is a dance. Depending on the context of the conversation, you will dance differently. Intellectual conversations and debates are going to flow differently from that of just gossip. They both have a their own Vibes and different sets of needs. Like dancing, if you calm your insides a little bit a feel the rhythm of the music, you can jump right in and respond intelligently and creatively with the demands of the situation.Jordan Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176277177163543540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140542425933351332006-02-21T11:20:00.000-06:002006-02-21T11:20:00.000-06:0012. Be open and really listen. Don't judge. Don't ...12. Be open and really listen. Don't judge. Don't assume.Chris Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462442655060509254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140516389067342192006-02-21T04:06:00.000-06:002006-02-21T04:06:00.000-06:0011. Be curious and truly interested in what the ot...11. Be curious and truly interested in what the other person thinks, feels and believes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140471005433557122006-02-20T15:30:00.000-06:002006-02-20T15:30:00.000-06:00I had heard (see Amit's comment) that the stroking...I had heard (see Amit's comment) that the stroking of the chin and/or obscuring the mouth may well be a sign of insincerity ;-)<BR/><BR/>10. Be honest, don't bull***tMark VBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01838806063320287953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140462560245541752006-02-20T13:09:00.000-06:002006-02-20T13:09:00.000-06:009. And don't forget to smile.9. And don't forget to smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140447665339818302006-02-20T09:01:00.000-06:002006-02-20T09:01:00.000-06:008. After winning the "whoever talks first loses" g...8. After winning the "whoever talks first loses" game, ask a question instead of offering an opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15650481.post-1140441853290970132006-02-20T07:24:00.000-06:002006-02-20T07:24:00.000-06:00Adding to the list:3. Add trust by looking the per...Adding to the list:<BR/><BR/>3. Add trust by looking the person in the eye. You may want to decide how much you do it depending on what relationship the person has with you. Don't make your boss feel barbecued.<BR/><BR/>4. Talk with your body. Use gestures and expressions to add impact. Say "It was so high that..." with raised eyebrows and "Just a small bug..." with a holding-a-pin gesture.<BR/><BR/>5. Listen.<BR/><BR/>6. React when listening. Helpful when you want to let the person know whether you agree or not. Nod, or cross your eyebrows periodically.<BR/><BR/>7. Stroke your chin or beard to *show* that you are pondering. (This holds good for business discussions)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com