The next suggestion I have is to learn to set clear boundaries with people. All too often in our relationships, or even in society, we generally fail to set boundaries and because of this we develop resentments. This can cause us to treat others badly; not just the one who is asking us to do more than we want or can, but everyone in general. …
One of the biggest problems I have seen that has an impact on people’s communication skills and the experiences that they have with others is their ability to criticize much, while keeping praises and complements to a minimum. In my experience, what has strengthened many of my relationships is my ability to give out more compliments than criticisms. I try to find genuine reasons to give a compliment. Most people will know if you are making things up. It is usually much easier to find what is wrong with a person and how they do things differently from you, than it is to see the positives and similarities. …
There are many different types of people and therefore many different personalities. There are people who are social and people who are not. One thing that everyone has in common is our need to communicate. The ability to communicate effectively is necessary for almost every endeavor in life. We, as a society, have lost that vital skill and it’s about time we learned how to get it back. …
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