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The Unexpected Benefits of Saying Thank You

by Laurie Wilhelm

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I had a surprise waiting for me in my inbox this morning – I received a thank you email from an acquaintance.
Here’s the story:
I’m part of a group of volunteers …

Say No Series – Post III: The Rejected No

by Laurie Wilhelm
While choosing to say ‘no’ isn’t a social skills issue but our choice, how we say ‘no’ and how we accept ‘no’ are social skills and interpersonal relationship skills. Being able to accept …

Say No Series – Post II: The Making of No

by Laurie Wilhelm
Whether or not we decide to say ‘no’ isn’t a social skills issue – that’s our choice. How we say ‘no’ is a social skill and a communication skill. If, after being asked …

Say No Series

by Laurie Wilhelm
Post I: What Happens When You Can’t Say No
Over the past few years, I’ve been working on saying no. No. No. No. … Nope. …. Nuh-uh. … No-can-do. Sounds like it should …

The Unsung Social Skill

by Laurie Wilhelm
Have you ever gone to a dinner party, BBQ, or a networking event where you didn’t really know anyone? Have you been the “new guy” at work and you went with the rest …

The problem may not be you…

by Laurie Wilhelm
There are many people who want better relationships, more friends, and meaningful interactions with others. Often, they recognize that part of their problem is that their own communication and social skills aren’t very …

Even with Good Social Skills, Would Someone Want to be Your Friend?

by Laurie Wilhelm
Having good social skills will definitely help you make friends. Learning and practicing these skills, also known as interpersonal skills, are essential during the initial stages of meeting people and when building long-term …

Get the Most Out of Your Social Skills Practice Time

by Laurie Wilhelm
One common suggestion that is recommended for improving social skills is to practice. Practice meeting other people, going to social events, joining clubs, taking classes or practice being with different people in various …

More Makes You Better: Interpersonal Skills

by Laurie Wilhelm
The thing with social skills is that just having a couple won’t make you succeed socially. It’s a collection of communication skills ranging from being able to introduce yourself and knowing what to …

Five Tips to Help You Improve Your Social Skills

by Laurie Wilhelm
There are many different social skills and the impact they have on other people varies. Acting on two or three “easy” skills isn’t enough. The best results are achieved when several skills are …