Communication


Are We Actually Over Landlines?

Are We Actually Over Landlines?

Hello? Hello? That’s right, Lionel Ritchie fans, this one’s for you. If you keep up with New Girl, you probably saw the humour in the recent episode appropriately titled ‘Landline’ where Jess decides to buy a phone for the apartment. As...
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13 Signs You're a People Person and Not Just Faking it

Are you really 'such a people person', like you claim to be? If so, most of these will be familiar (and your hundreds of friends likely share the sentiment). Here are 13 signs you’re a true “people person”
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Yes, We're Talking About You

That’s okay, because we know you’re talking about us as well. We young professionals (YPs) have a lot to say about many things, including each other. We often know a lot about people we have never met in person, both socially and professionally, and there’s a fine line between conversation and gossip. Here are three interrelated reasons why people are talking about you now more than ever, and when you should (or shouldn’t) care
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Don't Cancel That Landline Yet

We could all probably use a little more efficiency in our young professional (YP) lives, in everything from playing the dating game to managing our workday. We’ve tried everything to save time, and in doing so we recently rediscovered the value in a good old-fashioned phone call
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When to Open Your Big Mouth

Sometimes opening our big fat mouths is called for and can normally be done without any fear of online or public retribution. If you feel like standing on a soapbox, letting your mighty thoughts be known, here are some instances when it’s all good to let ‘er rip
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The New Power of Body Language

New research now shows that in addition to revealing a certain outward impression, body language can also be used to influence our inner selves; that we can actually manipulate our emotions with our physical body positioning
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Five Things to Never Say to Your Boss

Here’s an all-too-common situation: You’re talking ever so confidently to your superior, about to finish what you think is an absolute gem of a statement, only to feel instant remorse once the last word rolls off your tongue
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What Our Dislike for Others Can Reveal About Us

As young professionals, we are expected to be polite and professional in our dealings with colleagues and acquaintances. We aren't, however, expected to like everyone. While it's perfectly OK to prefer certain people to others, looking deeper at those we dislike can aid in gaining a greater understanding of ourselves
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L’importance de savoir quand se taire!

Être bien éduqué, ferme dans ses convictions, et avoir l’habileté de dire tout haut ce que nous pensons sont des caractéristiques propices à la réussite d’un jeune professionnel canadien. Mais bien que nous apprécions la liberté d’expressions, il y a des moments, et des lieux, où il serait préférable de se taire
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The Importance of Recognizing When Not to Speak Up

Being well educated, firm in our beliefs, and having the ability to speak out about what we think is right are all positive characteristics of successful, Canadian, young professionals. But while we get to enjoy the freedom and ability to express our opinions publicly, there are certain times and places where such expression is inappropriate
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