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So conversations are important, just like work is. However, the two are not always compatible. And if you neglect conversation, you neglect relationships.
In fact, this works also for personal relationships. Make time for them too. And if you're too busy, say so. (Inspiration source) Textio did an analysis of tech companies' job listings and found that the words that they used reflected what they truly valued. Similarly, in our everyday conversation our choice of words betray our values. A simple example is: Foreign Domestic Worker, Helper, Maid, Aunty. Each one of these words carry with them certain values of the speaker.
The old saying about pessimists and optimists seeing the glass "half empty" and "half full" is another classic example of how the choice of word betray our values. I take note of the words that people use when describing things, because it gives me an insight into how they think and how they view the world. Similarly, I choose my words carefully when I'm not with close friends or associates. I try to explain more as well giving rise to some folks saying I am "lor sor" (long winded). To re-purpose an old phrase... "Loose Lips Sink Ships". Our choice of words if not carefully chosen ("loose lips") can lead to offending people because from our words they infer certain values ("sink ships"). So we should choose our words carefully. They may betray us more than we know. How to correct the 3 mistakes that you're making during your presentations:
Hidden traps when presenting:
To me, these are some of the best gifts you can give your kids, in terms of presentation skills, that will see them through life:
There was a pretty good article I read the other day on improving communication techniques.
We don't like everyone at work, but work is work and we have to learn to work with them. Inc. has some good tips on how to do that.
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