In this post, we highlight the features on Hodu.com – Your Gateway to Better Communication Skills that received the most visits during July 2008. Following each direct link is a brief description.

Perfect the Art of Asking!

A key part of getting what you want is knowing how to ask for it. And, there are various ideas and strategies that are important in making certain you express yourself clearly and persuasively. Here are nine rules to bear in mind that will help you perfect “The Art of Asking.”

Two Minute Attitude Assessment

Your attitude to life and its challenges is crucial in determining your success in your career or in meeting personal objectives. Moreover, people with poor life attitudes may find it difficult to sustain good personal or professional relationships. This short test and the detailed commentary will give you a good idea of where you stand.

How to Comfortably Connect With Your Conversation Partner

Your attitude is critical when you approach people to engage them in conversation because it gets reflected in your facial expressions, voice, and body movements as well as your words. Learn the key aspects of a winning attitude for connecting with others and building trust and liking.

What You Say Without Speaking

Beware! Precisely at times when it’s most important for you, the nonverbal signals your body sends out may directly contradict the positive impression you’re trying so hard to make. Here’s how to prepare yourself for that crucial job interview, presentation, date or other significant occasion.

How to Appear Confident and Assertive in an Interview

When the job description calls for a high degree of self-confidence and aggressiveness (in a positive sense), how do you show your potential employers that you really do have what it takes?

Conversation Games: Practice Your Skills While Having Fun!

Just for the fun of it during the holidays or at any time, you might enjoy trying some conversation games. Here are a few easy ones

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