Do you use wrong words? Of course, using the wrong words can cause misunderstanding and leave both you and the person you are talking to feel very frustrated. But there's worse. The incorrect choice of words sometimes causes serious offence or makes you appear extremely foolish. Learn the different ways words are used incorrectly and how to avoid trouble with your words.

The shocking truth about success Success has little to do with the skills you possess, the product you represent, or how hard you work.So what's the secret, then?

Emotional intelligence...and the art of conversation When the author went on an ocean cruise,, where she was seated nightly with a table of 10 strangers, she was reminded of the many definitions of "emotional intelligence". When people are asked what EQ means, they often respond "common sense", or "manners", or "knowing how to get along". These, she writes, are good definitions.

And nowhere is this more evident than in the gentle art of dinner table conversation. Read these entertaining descriptions of the writer's table companions, and in the process, learn some basic principles of good dinner table conversation.

Are you a control freak? Are you obsessed with dominating those around you? Or are you the spouse or employee of such an abusive personality? Either way, don't despair! Here's what to do!

Communicating under pressure: how to think on your feet Many times we are put into situations where we are asked a question and need to give an answer on the spot, or 'think on your feet.' Our heart begins to race, we start to sweat, we feel our knees knocking. It doesn't have to be that way. Apply these techniques and thinking on your feet will become second nature.

How to tell if someone is a true friend How can you tell if someone is truly a friend from the heart, or just someone out to get what they want from you? Here are five simple rules that serves as a litmus test.

The power of face to face communication In this techno-charged era of cell phones, pagers, e-mail, video conferences and the Internet, one universal truth about communication hasn't changed: People prefer to get information face-to-face. And the rules haven't changed, even though in today's hectic world they are fast being forgotten. Brush up on some do's and don'ts of modern face-to-face communication.

How to cultivate the image you want There are 84,600 seconds in a day. Yet, it takes only 10 or fewer to make a first impression.

One of the ways you make a first impression is through your image, a combination of appearance and behavior. It is the basis for the unconscious and conscious decisions people make about you before you ever engage in a conversation. You speak volumes before you open your mouth. Follow these ten tips to polish what you say even before you speak!

Studying the horse-human connection Yes, it's a rather strange title, but despite the rather fascinating analogy the author uses throughout, this piece is not about horses! Both men and women are struggling daily with misperceptions, misunderstandings, and rampant confusion as to how to communicate with people of the opposite gender, whose styles of communication and interpersonal interaction may seem very different from one's own. The communication and behavioral tips for both genders presented here will help improve productivity, working relationships, and chances for advancement in one's career.

This is quite a long tutorial, but well worth a careful study, especially if you want to succeed in the workplace (and yes, even if you're working in an all-men or all-women environment.)

How to impress your boss Whether you're working toward a raise, a promotion, or your work ethic just won't let you do otherwise, you probably aspire to hear the words "good job" from your boss. If that's you, one of the quickest ways to impress your boss is by making his or her life easier.

Although every supervisor is different and will be impressed by different actions, here are three things you can dothat are likely to give any boss a favorable impression of you.

Reading body language: 5 mistakes people make Human beings are genetically programmed to look for facial and behavioral cues. We see someone gesture and automatically make a judgment about the intention of that gesture. Indeed, the ability to 'read' nonverbal signals can provide you with crucial information about other people, which will give you a significant advantage in judging how to interact with them in all kinds of situations. But you have to avoid these five common mistakes that lead people right off the track when they attempt to read body language?????? Check out all the details here.

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