tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post2130314700027957074..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: 8 Communication Skills to Commit to MemoryWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-39720752505112901652010-09-02T08:34:46.400-07:002010-09-02T08:34:46.400-07:00I have a major problem with remembering things tha...I have a major problem with remembering things that people say. My cousin, Em, gets so irritated with me for this. I'm really trying to work on it in all aspects of my life - not just conversations, but lectures for school as well. Or just in general, reading or hearing any kind of information that may seem important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-48044648035644773632010-09-02T03:18:12.473-07:002010-09-02T03:18:12.473-07:00Yeah, don't interrupt. That is one I really al...Yeah, don't interrupt. That is one I really always try to stick by. Great list. :)Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-58594615269404372812010-09-01T19:27:44.209-07:002010-09-01T19:27:44.209-07:00Don't interupt, don't multi-task (ha!), an...Don't interupt, don't multi-task (ha!), and listen. (all hard for me)Susan DiMickelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376687779868147687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-11146676403098574402010-09-01T17:55:53.590-07:002010-09-01T17:55:53.590-07:00Hi Wendy -
I'm one of those multi-taskers. I ...Hi Wendy -<br /><br />I'm one of those multi-taskers. I get tempted to write blog posts, visit sites, while holding a phone conversation. Lately, I've been getting off the Internet, so I can focus on the person.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-23401048506131886802010-09-01T15:00:53.909-07:002010-09-01T15:00:53.909-07:00Listen with the heart vs. the ears when the subjec...Listen with the heart vs. the ears when the subject is a sensitive one. Great post.Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-43523804106285924372010-09-01T12:52:05.435-07:002010-09-01T12:52:05.435-07:00Fantastic blog and excellent post! Thanks for shar...Fantastic blog and excellent post! Thanks for sharing :)Dawn Kurtagichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050668572755966474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-33193497263459072102010-09-01T12:08:44.129-07:002010-09-01T12:08:44.129-07:00I love to repeat back to someone what I think they...I love to repeat back to someone what I think they were saying. That always helps me to get it in my head.<br /><br />I think one thing people do too much of is speak. Sometimes it's better to just listen and absorb. Just because you have a similar story to tell, doesn't mean you should.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-28175836061618194902010-09-01T11:25:44.838-07:002010-09-01T11:25:44.838-07:00I'm always cooking/cleaning/multitasking while...I'm always cooking/cleaning/multitasking while on the phone... so that's a good piece of advice. Bet I'm not being a very good listener/employee when I do that.Erin MacPhersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11665098986271579372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-33344814411377334702010-09-01T11:23:10.241-07:002010-09-01T11:23:10.241-07:00Great list! I always thought I was a pretty good c...Great list! I always thought I was a pretty good communicator but I do need to remember that it is not all about me. Listening is one of the most important elements of communication. <br /><br />I heard James Dobson say that a conversation is like tossing a ball back and forth. One person asks a question or makes a comment and the other responds. But the key is to toss the ball their way with something that they can respond to with more than a one word answer. This takes some creativity with challenging personalities, but it can be done.<br /><br />Good topic:)<br />Blessings,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-32626194577692242582010-09-01T11:07:38.078-07:002010-09-01T11:07:38.078-07:00Great list! I'm one of those unload the dishwa...Great list! I'm one of those unload the dishwasher while on the phone gals. Bad!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-31978517464264467932010-09-01T10:19:37.300-07:002010-09-01T10:19:37.300-07:00Great list! My husband has this terrible habit of...Great list! My husband has this terrible habit of interrupting. He's trying to break it, but I think it would improve his communication skills drastically. My biggest problem is multi-tasking while I'm on the phone. My mom complains about that all the time. I guess I'll work on that.Susan R. Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578747592345750650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-22392187708976165032010-09-01T09:28:00.335-07:002010-09-01T09:28:00.335-07:00These are very helpful suggestions. Thanks for the...These are very helpful suggestions. Thanks for the wise post.<br /><br />A skill I hope to improve: Refrain from giving unsolicited advice. Sometimes the speaker just wants a listening ear.MTeacresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381461599028233499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-75992076927310614052010-09-01T08:22:38.642-07:002010-09-01T08:22:38.642-07:00These were great! :)These were great! :)Erica Vetschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772984806574666959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-26273439923200704982010-09-01T08:00:08.403-07:002010-09-01T08:00:08.403-07:00Are you sure you weren't a Psych major? Great ...Are you sure you weren't a Psych major? Great suggestions!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-42407471355469448262010-09-01T07:06:51.939-07:002010-09-01T07:06:51.939-07:00This is good. I had a conversation with someone th...This is good. I had a conversation with someone this weekend and I could not get a word in edgewise. It was frustrating. Honest she never came up for air.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-45877512736661200682010-09-01T06:27:30.475-07:002010-09-01T06:27:30.475-07:00Great list:) I especially appreciate a person list...Great list:) I especially appreciate a person listening without interrupting, like my daughter would say, it drives me bananas!Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-36771375331936731462010-09-01T06:01:40.134-07:002010-09-01T06:01:40.134-07:00Wendy, LOVE the repetition as validation idea. Had...Wendy, LOVE the repetition as validation idea. Had never thought of that.<br /><br />I will put it in practice...TODAY!!!<br />THANK YOU!!!<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-75904822612528660112010-09-01T05:42:56.334-07:002010-09-01T05:42:56.334-07:00Oh, wow. I'm printing this out, Wendy. This an...Oh, wow. I'm printing this out, Wendy. This answers some of my knotty questions of late. <br /><br />I love it when God sends me a hug and kiss via a friend's wise words. Thanks for being that friend today. <br /><br />JenJeanette Levelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898750484193832082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-23901962684346373952010-09-01T04:51:48.845-07:002010-09-01T04:51:48.845-07:00Excellent post! I need to work on remembering. I t...Excellent post! I need to work on remembering. I try so hard to do those other things that sometimes I don't really absorb the whole of what someone is saying, only pieces.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-72266774721508604582010-09-01T04:49:59.360-07:002010-09-01T04:49:59.360-07:00Empathizing and consoling. Sometimes people just ...Empathizing and consoling. Sometimes people just need to vent and someone to hear them. :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-13327677592750743762010-09-01T04:45:15.718-07:002010-09-01T04:45:15.718-07:00Listening and respecting others' thoughts is i...Listening and respecting others' thoughts is important.<br />I'm one to interrupt too because I'm afraid I'll forget what I want to add. I'm very aware of it. Bad habit!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.com