#communication

#communication

AFAIK is a quick way of sharing information that you think is correct, while indicating uncertainty. AIDA is a copywriting formula that drives reader conversion.

Buzz pollination is an incredible behaviour whereby a bee will curl its body around the pollen-concealing anthers of some flowers and contract the flight muscles up to 400 times per second to produce vibrations which shake the pollen loose.

Consent in yoga adjusts the dynamics of touch. Simply using consent cards doesn't clarify the specifics about the touch, which could vary greatly in intention and application.

The brother-in-law expressed that the condo is for their personal use only and suggested renting or buying one for others.

Liberalism hinges on the belief that language can transparently describe reality, facilitating rational debate on diverse visions for a better society.

"We now take our work home readily and easily, basically in our pockets with our phones. The lines are blurred no matter what. Why wouldn't they blur in the other direction as well?"

Ghosting may feel frustrating, but many slow responders are managing their own schedules and may not prioritize immediate text replies. It's less about you and more about their habits.

Perhaps the sharpest, most recurrent shock of being alive is the realization that no one can give you a ready-made answer - not your parents or your teachers, not scripture or Stoicism, not psychotherapy or psilocybin, not the old dharma teacher or the new pope. Only life itself.

Adaptability allows us to stay anchored in principles like empathy and integrity while being nimble enough to grow, learn, and respond to the evolving world around us.

Great sex begins with great communication. Talk about your desires, boundaries, and what brings you both pleasure. Don't assume your partner knows, speak up with kindness, not criticism.

Sherri seems to need to relate every topic back to her son, which can be irritating and even insensitive, especially in serious situations.

Farnsworth writes that such repetition creates a "hammering effect" that is likely to be remembered. Examples he provides include: "They always will; they always do; they always have." Quoting Charles Dickens for an example, Farnsworth includes "...the most dismal trees in it, and the most dismal sparrows, and the most dismal cats, and the most dismal houses..."

Boomerasking is when someone asks a question in conversation and then answers it immediately after their conversation partner's answer. It's a maneuver where one throws out a question, only to turn it back on oneself without waiting for input.

The true value of content design lies in building and structuring information that meets user needs. Content designers are strategists, researchers, and problem-solvers.

Companies that only tap a small number of experts for their thought-leadership content miss out on invaluable insights that can enhance communication strategies.

While of course, I'm happy for her and her family, and was more than happy to look at the first few photos and congratulate her, I am, quite frankly, over it. It has been weeks of her showing me pictures of her baby doing nothing remarkable, with very little difference in the pictures.

"Bit hazy, she says. Hmm, I say, looking at my phone. But I think it might burn off later, she says."

Communication styles often change with new leaders, impacting team dynamics and how individuals feel connected and understood within their roles.

"Saying no gracefully is a skill. And like any skill, it can be learned and practiced."

I never know how to answer these questions. With people I am very comfortable with, such as my partner or best friends, I know they are looking for an honest answer.

You can produce excellent results for your clients, but your client relationships will not last if you cannot communicate with them.

The clarity of wedding invitations is critical, and even someone of Bezos’s stature is not above the fundamental need for clear, informative design.