Smalltalk (een praatje maken) - online cursus Breekt het zweet je uit als je een gesprek met iemand moet voeren? Sta je met je mond vol tanden en weet je niets meer te zeggen zodra de begroeting achter de rug is? Dan is het Smalltalk Stappenplan iets voor jou. Leer hoe je je goed voorbereidt op het maken van een praatje, hoe je een gesprek opent, gaande houdt en weer beëindigt. Vind de weg in Smalltalkland met een gesprekswegwijzer en voor je het weet zul je iedereen de oren van het hoofd kletsen. Maar deze cursus is ook interessant voor gevorderde praatjesmakers die gesprekken met een groepje mensen willen voeren of anderen over hun verlegenheid heen willen helpen! Inleiding Om de weg te vinden in het land van smalltalk, is het handig als je een gids hebt. Stap 1: voorbereiding Het eerste geheim is de voorbereiding. Stap 2: aan de praat Je hebt het zelfvertrouwen, je hebt een lijst met onderwerpen in je hoofd, nu moet het dan echt gaan gebeuren. Stap 3: gesprek gaande houden Wat zijn goede gespreksonderwerpen? Gesprek beëindigen
Answers to Tough Interview Questions If you were invited for an interview, you’ve conquered half the battle; the recruiter already thinks you can do the job based on your resume. The next half, though, is about proving them right. Things like body language or your outfit play a part, but only a supporting role to what really gets the spotlight: how you answer those tough questions. Q: “Tell me a little about yourself.” What they’re really saying: “I’m trying to figure out why you want this job and if you’re a good fit.”What they’re not saying: “Tell me a funny story from your frat days or what you watched on Hulu last night.” There’s a way to be honest, express your individuality, and still tailor your answer to their expectations. A: “I studied social work at the University of Michigan because I knew it would be the best way to apply my passion for people. Notice that the answer has a chronological, thematic structure. Q: “What are your weaknesses?” What they’re really saying: “You’re not perfect, so how do you compensate?”
SCHOPENHAUER'S 38 STRATAGEMS, OR 38 WAYS TO WIN AN ARGUMENT Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), was a brilliant German philosopher. These 38 Stratagems are excerpts from "The Art of Controversy", first translated into English and published in 1896. Carry your opponent's proposition beyond its natural limits; exaggerate it. The more general your opponent's statement becomes, the more objections you can find against it. The more restricted and narrow his or her propositions remain, the easier they are to defend by him or her. Use different meanings of your opponent's words to refute his or her argument. (abstracted from the book:Numerical Lists You Never Knew or Once Knew and Probably Forget, by: John Boswell and Dan Starer)
Lose Control to Find Closeness in Your Relationships “Always be mindful of the kindness and not the faults of others” ~Buddha In these hectic and often chaotic times, for most people (controllers included), the need for intimate, close bonds with friends and family is more important than ever for their overall well-being. Yet, most controllers are unaware of how much their controlling actions prevent intimacy. Losing Intimacy with My Son Twenty years ago I was a massive, obsessive controller. When my son Brandon was a child, I constantly offered my two cents on almost everything he did, thinking it would help him better traverse life’s many challenges. In his teens, however, he became very dismissive of me—he didn’t want to hear anymore from me, and he strongly let me know it. Our bond remained strained until I was literally brought to my knees by a rapid-fire series of traumatic events (concluding with 5 major cancer surgeries). Hence, the very thing I had sought—intimacy—came to me only after I stopped trying to seek it! 1. 2. 3.
Using Body Language Techniques > Using Body Language Message clusters | Core patterns | Parts-of-body language | Other notes | See also Body language is an important part of communication which can constitute 50% or more of what we are communicating. Message clusters Body language comes in clusters of signals and postures, depending on the internal emotions and mental states. Aggressive Body Language: Showing physical threat. Core patterns A number of core patterns in body language can be identified that include clusters of movements: Crossing, Expanding, Moving away, Moving forward, Opening, Preening, Repeating, Shaping, Striking and Touching Parts-of-the-body language You can send signals with individual parts of the body as well as in concert. Other notes Remember that body language varies greatly with people and especially with international cultures (so be very careful when applying Western understanding to Eastern non-verbal language). 5 Cs of Body Language: How to effectively understand body language.
10 Simple Tips to Live Happy, Wild, and Free “If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” -Morris West In the past I was not known as a happy, wild, and free person. (OK maybe wild, I had my moments…) In stuck phases, peppered with depression, darkness, and hopelessness, I often wondered what it would be like to feel happy, wild and free. I fantasized about living in Europe, writing in cafes like Hemingway, having wild crazy affairs with sexy men, or even moving to Hawaii and wearing nothing but sarongs and flip flops all day. I knew in my gut that fantasies of escape would not bring authentic happiness or true freedom. Funny enough, I am most happy and free when attending my yearly meditation retreats. But, when I relax, let go, juice up my heart, and get concentrated on the guarding point, my meditation practice takes me to unlimited expansion. While meditating I am content, sometimes wildly ecstatic, and blissed-out, but most importantly, I am free. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Romantic Day And Evening Ideas We live in a day and age where lives are busy and schedules are swamped. The working day is also a little more versatile than it has been in days past, and people are working longer hours or irregular shifts. This can put a damper on your love life, but this should not discourage you from enjoying you and your partner no matter what time of day it is. Romance is not just for evenings anymore, and here we have a list of 25 things you can do during the day, or during the evening that will help ensure you make the most of every second with your lover. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. 50.
The (Real) Secret to Staying Young “When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.” ~Benjamin Franklin You know them well. They pop out of every magazine you open and every billboard you drive by: skinny sixteen year-old models with blemish- and wrinkle-free skin staring blankly back at you. If you don’t have their complexion and shape you probably wince the same way I do when you see them splattered on that advertising campaign. On any given weekday you will find perfectly sane women trampling each other to get to wildly over-priced beauty-products (read: the same ones advertised on that billboard you drove by earlier) at our handy local beauty store. Then we head on over to the gym where we run, lift weights, and cycle ourselves till within an inch of our lives before jetting off home to soak our faces in that New! And rinse and repeat. Don’t hyperventilate. You don’t really want to be young again! You might as well wish you were Santa Claus or Oprah. Youth refers to how you look; it’s a reference to your body. 1. 2. 3.
How to Read Body Language Key Points Look for emotional cues, such as crying, anger, or embarrassment. More ↓Look for physical cues to determine the status of a relationship. Steps Reading Emotional Cues <img alt="Image titled Read Body Language Step 1" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn" onload="WH.performance.clearMarks('image1_rendered'); WH.performance.mark('image1_rendered');">1Watch for crying. <img alt="Image titled Read Body Language Step 5" src=" width="728" height="546" class="whcdn">5Notice any manifestations of pride. Reading Relational Cues Reading Attraction Cues Reading Power Cues Understanding Body Language Community Q&A Add New Question How will I know if someone isn't interested in me or if it's the topic of conversation?
Law Of The Wild The Law Of The Wild says "Kill ONLY when you are hungry." Photographer Michel Denis-Huot, who captured these amazing pictures on safari in Kenya's Masai Mara in October last year, said he was astounded by what he saw: *UPDATE: While these pictures are indeed real, the outcome after the encounter below did not fare well for the young deer. How to Detect Lies - body language, reactions, speech patterns Interesting Info -> Lying Index -> How to Detect Lies Become a Human Lie Detector (Part 1) Warning: sometimes ignorance is bliss. After gaining this knowledge, you may be hurt when it is obvious that someone is lying to you. The following deception detection techniques are used by police, forensic psychologists, security experts and other investigators. Introduction to Detecting Lies: This knowledge is also useful for managers, employers, and for anyone to use in everyday situations where telling the truth from a lie can help prevent you from being a victim of fraud/scams and other deceptions. This is just a basic run down of physical (body language) gestures and verbal cues that may indicate someone is being untruthful. If you got here from somewhere else, be sure to check out our Lie Detection index page for more info including new research in the field of forensic psychology. Signs of Deception: Body Language of Lies: • A person who is lying to you will avoid making eye contact. Bored?
Body Language Basics - Syncrat Publishing Throughout history it has been an advantage if an individual can read body language. Body language helps in everyday life from closing a business deal or trusting someone with your life, to recognising when someone is upset. Body language is the art of making an educated guess at a person’s feelings or intentions based on their posture, movement and positioning. Each action or stance in the following list means very little, unless there is more than one indicating the same thing. Arms Feet Head Chest Other
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What Does Your Body Language Say About You? How To Read Signs and... - StumbleUpon Art by LaetitziaAs we all know, communication is essential in society. Advancements in technology have transformed the way that we correspond with others in the modern world. Because of the constant buzz in our technological world, it's easy to forget how important communicating face-to-face is. When conversing old-school style, it's not only speech we verbalize that matters, but what our nonverbal gestures articulate as well. Body language is truly a language of its own. 10% from what the person actually says40% from the tone and speed of voice50% is from their body language. Lowering one's head can signal a lack of confidence. Pushing back one's shoulders can demonstrate power and courageOpen arms means one is comfortable with being approached and willing to talk/communicate