Josh was a college freshman but didn’t have many social skills. Kinda shy. Introverted. Actually, a computer geek. He didn’t date much in high school. But now he’s got a date with Ashley. She’s pretty. Great personality. And loads of fun.
As he was taking her back to the residence hall, Josh’s mind was racing. He wanted to kiss her goodnight. But should he? He didn’t want to spoil things by moving too quickly. So he decided to be more subtle. Continue reading
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Have you seen the AT&T commercial of the girl calling her boyfriend to tell him she’s giving him the silent treatment? He’s confused as she has already called him several times. Her validation for calling is that her family has “free unlimited mobile to any mobile minutes from AT&T so I can call all I want.”
He objects, and says, “I don’t think you understand how the silent treatment works.” At this point she is shown with a knowing nod and saying nothing. I think it is very clever. It gives you a chuckle. And there’s an element of truth in it. Continue reading
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Many years ago Dr. John Baucom wrote: “With the appearance of the two bathroom home, Americans forgot how to cooperate. With the appearance of the two car family, we forgot how to associate, and with the coming of the two television home, we forgot how to communicate.” I wonder what Dr. Baucom would write today! With computers, ipads, and smart phones, it’s more challenging than ever to engage in face-to-face family communication. Continue reading
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I am writing this post at 30,000′ on a Southwest Jet between Tampa and Kansas City. Upon take off I was glancing through the Spirit Magazine and saw an interesting article on their “Life Apps Conversationator” page. The opening line was “Listening requires more than opening your ears.” The article was highlighting a book by Bernard Ferrari entitled “Power Listening: Mastering the Most Critical business Skill of All.” Continue reading
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David and Kristin were attending a marriage seminar. During the session on communication the instructor declared, “It’s essential that husband and wives know the things that are important to each other. He then addressed the husband and asked, “Do you know your wife’s favorite flower?” David leaned over, gently touched his wife’s arm and confidently whispered, Continue reading
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