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- How to, Um, You Know, Like Spoil a Conversation - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Tracey BennettLast week I was listening to this, you know, podcast. The topic interested me: it was, you know, how to set goals. And one of the two speakers sprinkled, like, empty words as frequently as I am, you know, doing right now. Listening for the goal-getting gems was, you know, like panning for ...
Views: 2258(4 votes) - 10 Tips to Write a Great Thank-You Note - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Tracey BennettDo you know how to write a great thank-you note? You will when you follow these ten tips. It's easy. Here's your incentive: The better you write, the more great gifts you'll get. It's the Law of Attraction in action. Be sure to use my my Secret Knock-It-Out-Of-the-Park Tip to make the giver feel ...
Views: 1501(1 vote) - Great Conversation Topics: 3 Strategies to Enjoy Conversations With a Crabby Person - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettEven great conversation topics can lead into dark alleys when you're talking to a grump. Nobody likes to talk to a whiny, crabby person. But sometimes you gotta. Maybe you feel obligated. Maybe she’s your mother or your monster-in-law. Chin up! You can dump that urge to smash the phone to ...
Views: 2580(5 votes) - Good Conversation Starters: What to Do When Your Great Ice Breaker Fails to Start Conversation - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Tracey BennettYour great ice breaker just melted on the floor. Do you know how to recover when your ice breaker fails to start conversation? Follow these two tips and you'll successfully talk to men or women every time. The Ice Breaker That Belly Flopped As a new member of the National Association of ...
Views: 2573(7 votes) - 12 Awful First Date Tips: Drink Chablis With a Straw - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Tracey BennettWondering what to do on a first date? Here are 12 awful ways to impress a woman. Good first date tips include conversation on first date, flirting & etiquette. That’s just silly. Women readers: see if your dates have pulled these stunts on you….er, I mean, perhaps you could pick up some tips, ...
Views: 1514(7 votes) - First Date Conversation Tips: 9 Horrible, Awful Conversation Topics and What to Talk About Instead - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey Bennett1. Your Pet Peeves Drivers who cut you off in traffic. Long lines at airport security. (Yawn.) You might as well get a forehead tattoo that says BORING WHINER. On the other hand, if you can tell a story about an impatient traveler who convinced 43 people to let him or her cut in line, then ...
Views: 1985(7 votes) - Starting a Great Conversation: Your New Best Friend or Lover Could Be One Question Away - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettThink about the people you see all the time. How well do you know them? You could be missing out on great conversation or making a good friend. Use great conversation questions to get people to tell you their stories. People will tell you amazing stories when you care enough to ask. Your new ...
Views: 3727(8 votes) - How to Flirt and Start a Conversation With “What’s Your Sign?” - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettStarting a conversation with men and women is easy. Follow these tips and “What’s your sign?” will lead from casual talk to flirting to genuine first-date conversation. The conversation starter “What’s your sign?” had its heyday in the 60′s when the musical Hair turned everyone’s attention to ...
Views: 2730(8 votes) - Conversation Tips: What to Do When You Forget Someone’s Name - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettYou’ve just met this person at the office, and 2 minutes into the conversation, oops! Her name flies out the window of your memory. When you’re talking to your neighbor, you forget her name, too. Welcome to the club. What are you going to do now? Begin With These 3 Tips: 1. Stay calm. 2. ...
Views: 3089(3 votes) - Good Conversation Starters - How to Start a Conversation With the Cliche "Haven't We Met Before?" - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettA good conversation starter is like a car engine. If you don't have one, you aren't going anywhere. When can you say, "Haven't we met before?" without sounding like a cliché? There is a way to turn this ancient ice breaker into a good conversation starter without sounding common as dirt, dry as ...
Views: 4666(4 votes) - Have You Mastered This Essential Conversation Skill: How to Change the Subject? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettHave you been at the mercy of a bore or windbag? Did you want to change the subject and talk about something interesting? You can. And when your date or interviewer asks questions you don't want to answer, you can deftly change the subject and talk about something else. Media trainers have a ...
Views: 3878(4 votes) - Good Conversation Starters - 3 Sure-Fire Tips to Flirt Successfully & Break the Ice With Women ... or Men - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Tracey BennettHere's practical advice for meeting women (or men). You're waiting for an elevator or you're squeezin' the Charmin at the market when you spot someone intriguing. You break the ice with a smile. Even a slight chin or eyebrow lift can get his or her attention. Next comes the fun (or scary) part: ...
Views: 4513(3 votes) - "We Need to Talk" - How to Start a Difficult Conversation with a Partner, Colleague or Neighbor - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Tracey BennettRelationships are like shoes. Sometimes they fit, and sometimes they cause annoying, painful blisters. For example, your partner doesn't call when running late; your colleague at work taps his pencil incessantly; and a neighbor trashes your yard. Sometimes you need to confront the offender and ...
Views: 6399(3 votes) - How to Create a Fun Valentine's Day Date on a Tight Budget - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Tracey BennettRomantic Valentine's Day date ideas don't have to bust your budget. Here's a recipe for cooking up a memorable occasion with a few simple and cheap Valentine's Day gift ideas. Dazzle your sweetie with a feast of sensory delights. The most important one, good conversation, is free. Ingredients ...
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