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Kelly's E-Tipsposted 07:26pm May 25, 2010
Technobable and Women

Technobabble and Women

The Situation

Just when life couldn’t get any busier, Kelly’s laptop quit working. So she was off to the computer store to buy a new machine.

She barely got out the words, ‘I’m looking for a laptop’ when the eager sales associate began spewing out THOUSANDS of technical specifications for every laptop in the store!

Kelly’s head hurt. She staggered to her car, mumbling, ‘Thanks for ALL the information – ‘

Kelly's E-Tipsposted 07:18pm May 25, 2010
Surprise

What to Say When Something Sucks

The Situation:
Your fingers peel wrapping paper off the gift faster than snow melts in the spring. As you rip into the box, you tremble with anticipation. Then your heart stops. The gift is a homemade lime-green scarf-and-hat set. YUCK. Excitedly, your best friend asks, ‘So, do you like it?’

Kelly's E-Tipsposted 06:56pm May 25, 2010
funny woman 2

How to Ask for Help

The Situation The pressure is mounting at work and maybe even at home. Your ‘To Do’ list is overwhelming and you need help! Communication Action Tip Step One: Don’t use the word ‘Help’. Be aware that the word ‘help’ can make others nervous. It can imply neediness. People may fear that you want more than […]

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