Tag Archives: Communication

Command attention when you speak

Posted on October 24, 2012 by

It’s little wonder that some people choose to send an email instead of trying to hold a conversation. After all, people often are looking at their computers or smartphones when you try to speak with them. Forty-two percent of the readers who responded to last month’s poll said that’s their greatest annoyance when they try to talk with someone … Continue reading →

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The way you say it matters

Posted on October 12, 2012 by

Text and instant messaging are quickly catching up to email and phone calls as the most frequently used communication tools. More than 80% of the readers who responded to our poll last month said they use text or instant messaging daily, while everyone said they use the phone and email … Continue reading →

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Don’t ignore gender’s impact on communication

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Men and women might as well be speaking different languages, not in words but in their communication styles. Those differences can lead to misunderstanding and conflict. Not everyone exhibits the communication habits associated with their gender, of course, but those habits are prevalent enough that you should be aware of the tendencies of both your gender and the other. Here are some examples of the misinterpretations that can happen between men and women … Continue reading →

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