Whether you know it or not, your words are powerful. They are thoughts that you have given additional energy to, so they will be at the forefront of your mind. Be aware of what you are saying. Watch your words. It is a spectacular moment when you catch your unwanted words midstream. Your choice of words can make a big difference in how you are perceived by the other person. It can be the difference between building a relationship or damaging it. But good communication is not only about words. It is about presentation as well, as studies have shown that only 7% of what is communicated between people is transmitted through the words themselves, 38% comes through the tone of the voice, and 55% of communication, the largest part, is the result of body language. Slow down. Think first. Think not only about your words, but about how you may be unconsciously presenting yourself.
"The problem with communication...
is the illusion that it has been accomplished."
-George Bernard Shaw
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