A wedding invitation I received included a request to compose and bring a haiku poem for the couple. It was a fun exercise. Here's what I came up with:
Treasure the good times
And work your way through clashes
Dignity in-tact
-Ann Silvers
The last line has a double meaning: dignity will remain intact if you use tact in your communications.
intact definition: untouched especially by anything that harms or diminishes (Merriam Webster)
tact definition: Saying your honest opinion in a respectful way. Knowing when it's appropriate to express your thoughts and feelings. (Relationship Booster card set by Silvers Publishing)
Showing posts with label communication skills. Show all posts
Showing posts with label communication skills. Show all posts
Communication: it’s not just what you say
Communication is not just words. It's also tone & body language.
This points out several things:
1. Emotion is a very important part of communication.
Tone and body language express emotion. What this means to you: If you want to be a good communicator, it’s important to have a working knowledge of emotions.
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