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	<title>expressyourselftosuccess.com &#187; Good Social Skills</title>
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		<title>People Skills &#8211; Are They Born or Made?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-are-they-born-or-made/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/people-skills-are-they-born-or-made/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:00:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good social skills / people skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Robert Tanner
Managers usually are promoted for their technical skills. Having technical skills does not mean one has people skills, however.  Organizational turnover, poor morale, absenteeism, organizational conflicts, worker sabotage, and worker indifference are ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interpersonal Communication Skill: Steven Covey, Listening with Empathy</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/steven-covey-indian-talking-stick/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/steven-covey-indian-talking-stick/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Listening Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles on conflict resolution,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[examples of public speakers,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal communication articles,]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Steven Covey, author of the best 7 Habits of Highly Effective People which was named the #1 Most Influential Business Book of the Twentieth Century, offers a simple and thoughtful speaking and listening ...]]></description>
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		<title>Three Steps For Leaders To Minimize Conflict</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-for-leaders-to-minimize-conflict/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-for-leaders-to-minimize-conflict/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 08:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles on conflict resolution,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leadership skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[workplace conflict resolution,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1955</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Richard M. Highsmith
Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Every manager needs to understand the steps that can be taken to minimize the occurrence of it. The following action steps will not eliminate conflict, but ...]]></description>
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		<title>Improve Workplace Communication</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improve-workplace-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improve-workplace-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective communication skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective workplace communication,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve communication skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1994</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Misunderstandings at work seem to be a common problem. Is it because we&#8217;re too busy to bother communicating well? Is it because we make too many assumptions about what people mean? Is it ...]]></description>
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		<title>Seven Keys To Becoming More Likeable</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-keys-to-becoming-more-likeable/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/seven-keys-to-becoming-more-likeable/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good social skills / people skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal relationship skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1957</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[By Ken Warren
My wife, Christy, recently had to see a new doctor about a few questions she had. When she came home, I asked what the doctor had to say. She said that she couldn&#8217;t ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Ten Biggest Mistakes of Business Networking &#8211; Part 2 of 2</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-2-of-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-2-of-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business networking techniques,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1939</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Mark Perl
In a previous article, which was part one of two, we looked at five of the biggest mistakes made in business networking. 
Knowing what not to do is sometimes just as important as ...]]></description>
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		<title>Techniques for Effective Communication at Work</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-workplace-communication/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/tips-for-workplace-communication/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Body Language]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[effective communication skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving communication skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[techniques for effective communication]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1985</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
These days, the importance of communication is becoming greater. While we spend a lot of time and effort on the skills we need to do our job, such as accounting and finance skills, ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Ten Biggest Mistakes of Business Networking &#8211; Part 1 of 2</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-1-of-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-ten-biggest-mistakes-of-business-networking-part-1-of-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[business networking techniques,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1931</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Mark Perl
Knowing what not to do is sometimes just as important as knowing what to do. For a successful career, it&#8217;s essential to understand the many advantages of networking and to have some good business ...]]></description>
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		<title>Avoiding Conflicts at Work: How to Share Office Workspace</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/avoiding-conflicts-at-work-how-to-share-office-workspace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/avoiding-conflicts-at-work-how-to-share-office-workspace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Most Recent Articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal relationship skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1517</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Workplaces today have fewer and few offices and more and more cubicles. Common courtesy isn&#8217;t always so common but it&#8217;s essential if we want to create cooperative working environments. When we&#8217;re not being ...]]></description>
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		<title>Communication Breakdown with Non-Native Speakers: Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts for Co-Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-communication-breakdown-with-nonnative-speaker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-communication-skills-communication-breakdown-with-nonnative-speaker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Communication at Work]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[esl,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal communication articles,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1472</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Lisa Scott 
When you&#8217;re improving personal communication or ]]></description>
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		<title>Attitude is Everything</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/building-social-skills-attitude-is-everything/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/building-social-skills-attitude-is-everything/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:00:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving management skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[positive attitude in the workplace,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[skills necessary for effective management,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1405</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Tom Northup
Workplace attitudes can make or break your career. When you do a great job and have a great attitude, you can expect great opportunities. When you do a great job and have a ...]]></description>
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		<title>Social Skills: How to Stand Out from the Crowd</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-how-to-stand-out-in-a-crowd/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-how-to-stand-out-in-a-crowd/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[friendships and communication,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good impressions,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good social skills / people skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1368</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
OK &#8211; maybe not &#8220;stand out&#8221; from the crowd but certainly be noticed and liked by the people you&#8217;re with. The easiest way to do this is to be attentive. On a tactical ...]]></description>
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		<title>Interpersonal Intelligence: Relationship Construction or Demolition</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/relationship-construction-or-demolition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/relationship-construction-or-demolition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2009 09:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution and Negotiating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good social skills / people skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal relationship skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1373</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever watched one of those videos showing the demolition of a building? It&#8217;s quite spectacular to watch a huge and solid structure crumble within seconds. It seems unimaginable that it could ...]]></description>
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		<title>Profitable People Skills &#8211; Pay Back Time?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-profitable-people-skills-pay-back-time/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/improving-social-skills-profitable-people-skills-pay-back-time/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good social skills / people skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[interpersonal relationship skills,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[working with difficult people,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1209</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Shawna Schuh
Here&#8217;s a refreshing article on improving social skills. Whether we&#8217;re coping with difficult people at work, a difficult boss, or a complete stranger, Shawna offers some wise advice on how we can handle ...]]></description>
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		<title>Essential Tip For Humor in the Workplace &#8211; Humor in the Workplace is a Serious Matter</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/using-humor-at-workessential-tip-for-humor-in-the-workplace-humor-in-the-workplace-is-a-serious-matter/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/using-humor-at-workessential-tip-for-humor-in-the-workplace-humor-in-the-workplace-is-a-serious-matter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[office humor,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=1205</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Nara Venditti
I think everybody loves a good joke. In our diverse workforce, however, office humor needs to be used with caution. Even with effective workplace communication, we need to be aware that our well-intended ...]]></description>
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		<title>Conversation is Give and Take</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conversation-is-give-and-take/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/conversation-is-give-and-take/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:44:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conversation / Small Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interpersonal Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conversation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[getting along with others,]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improve communication skills,]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=779</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I was at a dinner party last week with a bunch of friends, one of whom brought her husband, Ted. Although I&#8217;ve known her for years, I&#8217;d never had the opportunity to meet ...]]></description>
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		<title>How Are You?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-are-you/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-are-you/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=783</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I interact with quite a few people throughout my day and am frequently asked, &#8220;How are you?&#8221; It&#8217;s a common question, one that flows nicely after &#8220;Hello&#8221; but it&#8217;s not always meant to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Socially Charming</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/social-skills-and-interpersonal-skillssocially-charming/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/social-skills-and-interpersonal-skillssocially-charming/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Improving Management Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=739</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Yesterday, I was introduced to the most charming person that I&#8217;ve met in a long time. It&#8217;s rare to come across an individual like her. Most people are friendly and present themselves well ...]]></description>
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		<title>Impressions Don&#8217;t Stop After the First One</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/impressions-dont-stop-after-the-first-one/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/impressions-dont-stop-after-the-first-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=734</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I see a lot of tips offered to job seekers about what they should wear for their interviews to make a good first impression. I&#8217;m often surprised at how obvious the points on ...]]></description>
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		<title>The Relationship-Building Card</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-relationship-building-card/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-relationship-building-card/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=775</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
I&#8217;ve often heard the recommendation to send a real hold-in-your-hands thank you or appreciation card to friends or clients for that extra-special acknowledgement and to strengthen your relationships. The only card I&#8217;ve ever ...]]></description>
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		<title>Be Kind</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/be-kind/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/be-kind/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:31:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=769</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Recently, I was driving through North Dakota, USA. It&#8217;s a beautiful state and if you&#8217;ve not been there, I recommend a visit. Even though the scenery was beautiful and the people were friendly, ...]]></description>
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		<title>How to Talk to Shy People</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-talk-to-shy-people/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-to-talk-to-shy-people/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=743</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
We&#8217;ve all come across shy people at work or in our social circles. Unfortunately for some shy people, their shyness can be wrongly judged as arrogance, conceit, or superiority when, in fact, they&#8217;re ...]]></description>
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		<title>Why are we rude?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/why-are-we-rude/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/why-are-we-rude/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:13:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=582</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Do you interact with rude people? Do you think our society is getting ruder? 
Rudeness covers a lot of territory. It can be talking on your cell phone at a restaurant, interrupting someone, ...]]></description>
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		<title>Making Space: Guidelines for Respecting Personal Space</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/making-space-guidelines-for-respecting-personal-space/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=531</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
At work, at home and in our social circles, we carry with us a sense of our own personal space that we often unconsciously protect. Respecting another&#8217;s personal space is key in maintaining ...]]></description>
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		<title>Good Tips on Poor Listening</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/good-tips-on-poor-listening-june-21/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/good-tips-on-poor-listening-june-21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:55:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=662</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
There&#8217;s a lot on the internet on the importance of listening, active listening, effective listening, and how to be a good listener. But there&#8217;s very little instruction on how to be a poor ...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>How Words Add Fuel to the Fire</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-words-add-fuel-to-the-fire/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/how-words-add-fuel-to-the-fire/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:51:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anne Warfield</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=474</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Anne Warfield
Do You Ask Or Dictate?
There is definitely a certain finesse to doing things that either magnetically pulls people to you or repels them away. So why do some people tick you off with ...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Three Steps to Resolve Your Complaints</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-to-resolve-your-complaints/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/three-steps-to-resolve-your-complaints/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:24:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=510</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
We all complain. Sometimes, our complaints are legitimate and we voice them because we want to draw attention to a situation which we&#8217;d like to improve. Complaining can also be therapeutic when we ...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Taking No for an Answer</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/taking-no-for-an-answer/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/taking-no-for-an-answer/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=498</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever been invited to a party and didn&#8217;t want to go but you also didn&#8217;t feel comfortable simply saying &#8216;no&#8217;? So instead of going you made up an excuse to get ...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Are You an Annoying Coworker?</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-an-annoying-coworker/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/are-you-an-annoying-coworker/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:33:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ken Okel</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=466</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Ken Okel
Multiple workplace studies have found that one of the biggest reasons why people leave their jobs is that a coworker has annoyed them out of the workplace. Now with the economy being in ...]]></description>
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		<title>Five Ways to Make Others Feel Included</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-ways-to-make-others-feel-included/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/five-ways-to-make-others-feel-included/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=462</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
To one degree or another, we all want to be accepted. We&#8217;re social beings and we like feeling that we&#8217;re part of the group, we enjoy being recognized and acknowledged and we desire ...]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>Interpersonal Communication Skills: Table Talk</title>
		<link>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/table-talk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/table-talk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2008 01:20:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Laurie Wilhelm</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conversation / Small Talk]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Effective Communication Skills]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Good Social Skills]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[by Laurie Wilhelm
A few weeks ago, I attended a weekend conference for a charitable organization where I volunteer. Most of the agenda comprised of working sessions and participants were requested to sit at round tables, ...]]></description>
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