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Tip 997 (for women). Guard against an attempt to decipher meaning and motivation that degenerates into gossip. |
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Tip 998 (for women). Prevent "reading into" words more than is intended. |
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Tip 999 (for men). Don't miss real messages by concentrating only on the words. |
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Tip 1000 (for men). Welcome discussions to improve relationships. |
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Tip 1001. Choose the right time and place to discuss business. |
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Tip 1002. Come to agreement about the meaning of time. |
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Tip 1003. Determine the appropriate ceremony for exchanging business cards. |
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Tip 1004. Recognize that respect may be shown in numerous ways. |
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Tip 1005. Maintain or avoid eye contact depending on your relationship and status. |
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Tip 1006. Determine if questions about personal life are appropriate. |
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Tip 1007. Treat silence as both golden and guarded. |
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Tip 1008. Identify politeness either as a mask or a goodwill gesture. |
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Tip 1009. Verify that stories you tell illustrate shared values. |
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Tip 1010. Adapt your humor. |
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Tip 1011. Remember that all laughter may not be fun and games. |
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Tip 1012. Use appropriate sports analogies. |
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Tip 1013. Select the right pronoun for "you." |
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Tip 1014. Avoid acronyms and initials. |
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Tip 1015. Use technical terms when appropriate. |
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Tip 1016. Avoid idioms, clichés, and colloquialisms. |
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Tip 1017. Whistle, hiss, or applaud appropriately to show approval or disapproval. |
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Tip 1018. Be a student of expressiveness. |
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Tip 1019. Touch or refrain from touching, as appropriate. |
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Tip 1020. Gesture and move with care. |
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Tip 1021. Translate "yes" and "no" with care. |
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Tip 1022. Avoid typing your personality with your voice. |
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Tip 1023. Lower your pitch to sound more authoritative and credible. |
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Tip 1024. Speak at a slower rate to convey seriousness, authority, and thoughtful deliberation. |
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Tip 1025. Speak at a faster rate to convey excitement, enthusiasm, and energy. |
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Tip 1026. Use the appropriate volume. |
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Tip 1027. Avoid mannerisms and toys when you talk. |
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Tip 1028. Laugh on purpose. |
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Tip 1029. Smile with your mind, if not your mouth. |
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Tip 1030. Establish a baseline before you attach deep meanings to body language. |
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Tip 1031. Remind yourself that people may give false, nonverbal cues. |
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Tip 1032. Walk, stand, and sit with good posture. |
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Tip 1033. Keep appropriate distance. |
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Tip 1034. Place your office furniture so that people respect your personal space. |
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