Comments on: The Unsung Social Skill http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill/ A one-stop e-source with information and techniques on interpersonal and social skills, public speaking, networking, and conflict resolution. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:38:32 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Evelyn Lim | Attraction Mind Map Sat, 26 Jul 2008 02:22:58 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill#comment-44 Hi Laurie, you've pointed out an important aspect about being nice to the new member that came along and feeling shy. I've often noticed that this is not the case. Members or friends who already know each other so well, tend to talk about themselves; with little awareness that the new ones are feeling left out. Thanks for sharing, Evelyn <I>True - it's easy to get wrapped up talking to others who we already know so it can be hard to pull ourselves away and acknowledge the new person. Welcoming someone doesn't have to be a big deal - even a hand gesture to have them come over to the group helps. Thanks for the comment.</i> Hi Laurie, you’ve pointed out an important aspect about being nice to the new member that came along and feeling shy. I’ve often noticed that this is not the case. Members or friends who already know each other so well, tend to talk about themselves; with little awareness that the new ones are feeling left out.

Thanks for sharing,
Evelyn

True – it’s easy to get wrapped up talking to others who we already know so it can be hard to pull ourselves away and acknowledge the new person. Welcoming someone doesn’t have to be a big deal – even a hand gesture to have them come over to the group helps. Thanks for the comment.

]]> By: Davina http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Davina Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:39:39 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill#comment-43 Hi Laurie. There's always something good about helping another person. Staying curious about others around you really helps to get you out of your shell too. <I>Ideally, the new person would have the social skills to interact with others when they entered the room and, as you mention, staying curious about others is a great way to get out of your shell and start conversations with others. Thanks Davina! </i> Hi Laurie. There’s always something good about helping another person. Staying curious about others around you really helps to get you out of your shell too.

Ideally, the new person would have the social skills to interact with others when they entered the room and, as you mention, staying curious about others is a great way to get out of your shell and start conversations with others. Thanks Davina!

]]> By: Cath Lawson http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Cath Lawson Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:42:57 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill#comment-42 Hi Laurie - This is a really good point. And also a great reminder that we should be paying attention to those around us when we go to such events. Often it's all too easy to get wrapped up in conversations with people we know and forget to reach out to those who are looking lost and uncomfortable. Hi Laurie – This is a really good point. And also a great reminder that we should be paying attention to those around us when we go to such events. Often it’s all too easy to get wrapped up in conversations with people we know and forget to reach out to those who are looking lost and uncomfortable.

]]> By: Robin http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-41 Robin Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:53:21 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill#comment-41 Hi there Laurie - this sort of thing is no longer much of an issue to me these days, thank goodness - another trick I used to employ if I felt uncomfortable was to pick up a plate of food and offer it around (if it fitted the occasion). <I>That's a great idea, Robin! Thanks for sharing it.</i> Hi there Laurie – this sort of thing is no longer much of an issue to me these days, thank goodness – another trick I used to employ if I felt uncomfortable was to pick up a plate of food and offer it around (if it fitted the occasion).

That’s a great idea, Robin! Thanks for sharing it.

]]> By: Vered http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill/comment-page-1/#comment-40 Vered Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:48:32 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/the-unsung-social-skill#comment-40 This IS an important social skill. I wish more people would do it! <I>Thanks, Vered!</i> This IS an important social skill. I wish more people would do it!

Thanks, Vered!

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