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Category Archives: Conversation Etiquette
A “Nice” Social Media Rule
You may have heard the saying, “If you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. If you saw the movie “Bambi” as a child, this was most likely one of the first rules of etiquette introduced … Continue reading
How to Keep a Conversation Flowing
One way to keep a conversation flowing is to ask open -ended questions. These are questions that require more than a yes, no, or one word answer. After asking the question, be prepared to listen and show interest by nodding … Continue reading
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How To Respond to Unsolicited Gossip
Many years ago, gossiping was a criminal offense. Although you won’t be placed behind bars for spreading gossip today, the effects of gossip can be very damaging. It may be tempting to learn the confidential and juicy details about a … Continue reading
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How to Respond to “You Look Terrible” or “You Look Tired”
In past entries, I have addressed how rude it is to tell someone they look terrible or tired. Today, I will offer a response to such a comment. If you are the unfortunate victim of a rude comment about your … Continue reading
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Addressing The President of the United States in Conversation
If you are fortunate to have a conversation with The President of the United States, address him as Mr. President. If you are having a lengthy conversation with The President, you may also address him as Sir to mix it … Continue reading
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Maintain Eye Contact While Conversing
We have all experienced a conversation with someone who does not maintain eye contact with you. Their eyes wander around the room, down at the table or floor, and perhaps worst of all, at a woman’s chest. During a conversation, … Continue reading
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“I Need You To…Say Please”
My husband and I recently refinanced our home with a mortgage company. If you’ve ever been through a home closing or a refinancing, you know there are many papers to sign and the process can take up to an hour. … Continue reading
Communicating With the Speech Impaired
If you are having a conversation with someone who has a speech impediment, be polite, patient, and listen carefully. If you don’t understand something the individual has said, ask them to repeat or clarify the part you don’t understand. Maintain … Continue reading
“It Needs To Be” – Conversational Etiquette
When speaking about a task that should be completed in the future, don’t forget to use the words, “to be“. For example; say, “The car needs to be washed.” Do not say, “The car needs washed” or “The care needs … Continue reading
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Conversation – Do Not Comment on Physical Appearances
I recently attended a social event where I overheard someone greet an elderly woman by saying, “You’re so skinny. Are you okay?” The expression on the elderly woman’s face was one of shock and she was obviously at a loss … Continue reading →