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Why feet don't lie
Two of your colleagues are talking in the hallway. You’d like to join the conversation, but you don’t know if you’ll be seen as a rude interruption or a welcome addition. So how do you find out? Easy! Just watch their feet.

"Body language" and "non-verbal communication" are popular buzzwords these days, but they inolve more than just studying a person's facial expressions. As studies have proven, it's much easier to judge a person's true emotional state, or get an idea of what they are really thinking, when you can see the entire body. And particularly revealing is often the movements of your subject's feet. Intrigued? Read more about why feet don't lie.


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How to get the respect you deserve
If you think others aren't treating you with enough respect, you're in good company. Many believe that disrespectful behavior has increased dramatically over the last decade or two. What are the causes and implications, and more importantly, what can you do to help stem the tide? Read the answers.

Are you emotionally intelligent?
We all know people who have masses of academic qualifications yet somehow just don’t get it right in the world of work. They are clever, but socially inept. To succeed, you need to manage your own emotions, and also be aware of and sensitive to those of others. A simple exercise will help test your preparedness for both tasks.

Put people at ease with your voice
If you're working in customer service, sales or other front line position, it's not what you say, but how you say it that counts. We all have our off days and personal problems that may affect how we're feeling when we arrive at work. But no one is impressed, to say the least, if when we speak we sound rude, depressed or angry. If you're in a bad mood, you can take these steps to prevent it affecting the sound of your voice.

Communication bloopers: funny, but no joke!
When management recruitment ads call for excellent communications skills, do they mean the ability to use language in a clear and unambiguous way? Judging by the statements of some high-ranking executives and public officials, one might well be excused for believing just the opposite, as these amusing examples show.

What makes a communicator great?
Why do some speakers stand out as charismatic, charming, approachable or likable, while others are easily overlooked or forgotten? A close examination of the speeches and presentations of the most successful communicators reveals that the speakers have three traits in common. What are they and why are they so important?

How to say no! the right way
Saying no to a request can be difficult. Perhaps we don't want to feel as though we are insulting the person or even just letting them down. However, when you believe "no" is the appropriate response, you should be able to do it so that you get your point across kindly and politely. Here's how to do it.

Are rude people irritating you?
When the impudence, thoughtlessness or sheer bad manners of people around you begins to weigh you down, these five key points will make sure you don't fall into the same trap.

Warning signs of an unhealthy workplace
If some of these sickly and counterproductive behaviors are taking place in your organization, you're probably not very happy at work. And your workplace is in need of renewal and rejuvenation.

Enjoyable conversations: learn the basic steps
Conversation can sometimes seem infinitely complex with all of its nuances. But its basic steps are pretty simple. Those who aren't competent in conversing usually lack skills in at least one of these steps, and usually more than one. Master the steps now!.

How to impress your boss
"Great job!" or Well done!" are words that any employee with an eye on a raise or promotion (or even one with just a strong work ethic) loves to hear. Of course, every supervisor is different and will be impressed by different actions. But here are three things you can do that are likely to give any boss a favorable impression of you.

Easy ways to bring fun back to work
Especially in these trying times, a little fun can go a long way - even in the workplace! When we lighten up, we reduce stress, break down barriers, open the way to more dialogue, and gain a renewed sense of hope. Try some of these fun ideas


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