The Power of Small Talk
The Power of Small Talk Just as it is little things that build strong relationships, it is small talk that develops the rapport which leads to information, opening opportunities and strong connection. Small talk is not insignificant. Instead, it is the gateway to business referrals, job opportunities, and new friends. During small talk people are […]
English Communication Skills- How to Join In a Group at a Gathering
English Communication Skills- How to Join In a Group at a Gathering How do you join in when people are already gathered in groups, conversing and having a good time? Minimize the problem by arriving no more than fifteen minutes after the appointed time If you are one of the early arrivals, people are more […]
Communication Skills Training : Space Comfort Zone in the U.S.
Communication Skills Training : Space Comfort Zone in the U.S. In all countries, people need a certain amount of space to feel comfortable in different situations. The size of these zones is determined by culture—Japanese feel comfortable with closer contact than Latinos or North Americans. Here is what communication scientists have identified for the United […]
Part 2 Deciding Whether You Should Accept an Invitation to Speak
Part 2 Deciding Whether You Should Accept an Invitation to Speak Second things first, too! Do you have something to say? -Either you have bunches in your experience or -You need to research! -Sometimes it is just better to decline Must you accept immediately? -You don’t have to accept immediately. -It is often better to […]
Deciding Whether You Should Accept an Invitation to Speak- Part 1
Deciding Whether You Should Accept an Invitation to Speak- Part 1 (Of course, if your boss asks you to give a speech, do it!) First things first: Do you have the time in your schedule? o You need time to get to and from the event and answer questions Do you have time to prepare? o You […]
English Communication: How Are You? More Angles of View–In Person & On the Phone
English Communication: How Are You? More Angles of View–In Person & On the Phone It’s not what you say, but how you say it. “How are you?” is a ritual greeting in the United States. But how you say it can move it from ritual to relationship. Here are a few more angles of view: Angle […]
English Communication: How Are You? Two Angles of View
English Communication: How Are You? Two Angles of View “How are you?” Simple little phrase, yes? But it drives international people a little crazy in the U.S. That’s because in their home country, if people say, “How are you?”, they really do want to know how you are doing or what is happening in your […]
English Communication: How to Put People at Ease at Meetings
English Communication: How to Put People at Ease at Meetings Sometimes you are going to a meeting to persuade. In that case, use the first five minutes to put people at ease. People’s egos are on alert status the first few minutes of a meeting, and you want to relax them so they’ll be receptive to […]
English Communication: Meetings- How to Succeed in the First Five Minutes
English Communication: Meetings- How to Succeed in the First Five Minutes Everyone goes to meetings. You could be there to persuade. Or you could be there to take in or contribute information. Whatever your purpose, the first five minutes are not about impressing other people. The first five minutes are about putting people at ease. […]
English Communication Skills: Time of Day Tips for Presentations – Afternoon and Evening Presentations
English Communication Skills: Time of Day Tips for Presentations – Afternoon and Evening Presentations Knowing the barriers associated with different times of the day can help you think of clever ways to maximize your impact in a presentation. Nice! What you are learning for presentations is, of course, also true with meetings. Use the same […]