Ten Things Teens Should Know to Communicate Effectively
1. What a firm handshake and eye contact is.
2. Talking like a rapper will scare people.
3. It is impossible to learn anything while talking.
4. "Whatever" isn't a sentence. It is evidence of a fragile mind.
5. Know how to carry on a conversation without using profanity.
6. Refrain from sending e-mail or posting on Facebook something in the heat of the moment. The repercussions can be life altering.
7. Telling the truth dramatically limits one's chances of being humiliated, fired or sued.
8. If you listen more than you talk, you will be known as a good conversationalist.
9. Know how to defend a position with logic, facts and prior preparation. Yelling and swearing does not support your argument.
10. Self-discipline is the key to solving life's problems.
Harry Harrison Jr.
If you can talk your teen into it- taking Speech in high school is an effective way to learn communication skills. A speech class teaches organization of ideas, support of arguments, public speaking, logic, and body language. It is no longer a popular class but kids are missing a bet by not taking Speech or Debate. It gets students ready for college and teaches life skills to boot. Investigate what is offered in your school system. chrissie
2. Talking like a rapper will scare people.
3. It is impossible to learn anything while talking.
4. "Whatever" isn't a sentence. It is evidence of a fragile mind.
5. Know how to carry on a conversation without using profanity.
6. Refrain from sending e-mail or posting on Facebook something in the heat of the moment. The repercussions can be life altering.
7. Telling the truth dramatically limits one's chances of being humiliated, fired or sued.
8. If you listen more than you talk, you will be known as a good conversationalist.
9. Know how to defend a position with logic, facts and prior preparation. Yelling and swearing does not support your argument.
10. Self-discipline is the key to solving life's problems.
Harry Harrison Jr.
If you can talk your teen into it- taking Speech in high school is an effective way to learn communication skills. A speech class teaches organization of ideas, support of arguments, public speaking, logic, and body language. It is no longer a popular class but kids are missing a bet by not taking Speech or Debate. It gets students ready for college and teaches life skills to boot. Investigate what is offered in your school system. chrissie
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