216 quotes found
“There will never be another you. The planet desperately needs your unique purpose, passion and presence.”
“Becoming fast friends when you're that small is easy, because the only requirement is that the other person likes to play games.”
“By applying their observational abilities along with full appliance of their logic and creative powers, writers attempt to create mental maps to share with other people regarding what they learned,...”
“Many people begin their criticism with sincere praise followed by the word "but", which signals that the criticism is about to begin. This may make the listener questions the sincerity of the prais...”
“Being grounded in your lifelong culture and your personal perspective, you are comfortable with the way you see things and may believe it is the best and only way.”
“Sociologically speaking, as Americans we often lack social, cultural, and mindful awareness. We hear the stories of how our arrogance has been known to offend, confuse, and alienate people from oth...”
“To gain greater understanding, clarity, and awareness, you must become aware of your values and beliefs. Think of a triangle or an iceberg. Below the waterline, your beliefs and your values build t...”
“We will judge others based on their behaviors with little to no understanding or regard for their beliefs or valuesstandards we may not know, nor typically see. When we do this, things can be taken...”
“Navigating relationships within our own culture can be challenging enough. When diverse cultures are involved, however, a huge potential for misunderstanding, disrespect, miscommunication, and into...”
“It is crucial to understand that there are myriad interpretations of behavior. When you subscribe only to yours, you may begin to think that everyone else is wrong and thus limit your flexibility a...”
“Prepare yourself well by learning how to be more mindful in each interaction. The effort you put forth to gain insight will empower you to make a better impression on others, while enriching your o...”
“Conversation starters. Icebreakers. Openers. However you choose to label them, that moment when the first words come out of your mouth can make or break the outcome of your entire conversation. Bee...”
“Your first words will not only shape your first impression, they can create amazing connections, lead you to your dream job, or help you discover a new best friendor accomplish exactly the opposite.”
“Your first words will outlive your conversations and impact how you are remembered, liked, or regarded. Wouldnt you enjoy opening conversations with ease and mutual recognition? The challenging par...”
“Meeting someone for the first time has significance, but for some people, the awkwardness can be so great that they avoid a conversation altogether. The person who may be shy, introverted, or afrai...”
“The space between meeting a stranger and making a new friend can be a short distance or a gaping chasm. By understanding how to open a conversation well, you will be better able to bridge the gaps ...”
“You can certainly take the easy road and use the predictable and boring defaults like: How are you doing? How about this weather? What do you do for a living? Hi. My name is _________. Whats yours?...”
“How do you minimize the awkwardness in that moment? What are some of the conversations starters you've used to open, encourage, and support enjoyable and beneficial conversations?”
“10 Conversation Bridge Builders1. Simply say hello with a smile.2. Ask them what they love about their work.3. Ask natural questions out of genuine curiosity. 4. Get a person talking about whats im...”
“Add a fresh twist of creativity to make a stellar impression which people wont soon forget. Granted, your venue will determine how far you can stretch and how creative you can be. Making small twea...”