Don’t steal a storyteller’s thunder. Give the story the conversational space it deserves.
Give Yourself a Blue Ribbon
There’s more to communication than what you say or type. Relationships often turn on words that you don’t say.
Learn From the Turtle
Smart communicators don’t let their feelings pick their words. The person in front of you is more important than the feeling inside of you.
It’s Not “Just Venting”
Venting, which is supposed to make us feel better, often makes things worse. Consider other coping strategies instead.
When Being Right is Wrong
Being right in a conversation is sometimes wrong for a relationship. Avoid three common manifestations of this problem.