Formal Communication Aficionado Pillows

"Dad, here's that update on my childhood you requested."

Presentation Skills: 1. Be Prepared.

'We finally learned to communicate, and he's worse than I thought he was!

Complaints departement for men and women.

"OK Hunter. Go join the 'non-verbal criticism skills' seminar!"

"When you put it like that, it makes complete sense."

'When you approach a customer, don't have your hands in your pockets.'

'When did they start giving Pulitzers for texting?'

"I don't mind getting email from you, Stevens. But don't ever send me another smiley-face emoji."

'I meant bring your fishing tackle.'

'A late payment and a friendly reminder cross paths in the mail.'

"In this corporation, Mr. Taylor, at this level we do not do shirtsleeves."

Bureaucratic castle

"Miss Penny to inquire about the tardiness of evening kibble."

Computer Address Book.

'I have rather a full schedule today. Could you summarize your grievances of the past 48 years?'

'The problem is, you say no problem.'

The speech is ethical. One source is plagiarism, two is research.

Body language interpreters - "He likes you and wishes to dance with you." "That's a get lost."

"Your apology rings hollow. Let's try it again, without the attitude."

"Head office says that transparency in communicating internally and with clients is of paramount importance..."

'Rudolph, I've reason to believe that you're moonlighting for a mobile phone company.'

'How did you cope before 24-hour rolling gossip?'

"Is this in case the electric grid goes down and we can't text or tweet?"

Boss hands over document: 'There are too many abbreviations in your report ? can you rewrite it asap?'

'Todd... I just feel like you're never here for me!'

'Hi, it's me, my therapist said I should communicate more...'

'If you don't mind, I'm trying to use the telephone here.'

'It's the latest invention. Texted smoke signals.'

Luckily for Sarah, her training had included a unit on detecting signs of negative body language.

'I can't read this, you must write more clearly.' - 'If I did that, you'd see all my spelling mistakes.'

"She started it."

Penfriend

"This is Ms. Watkins, a vital member of our greet staff."

"This concludes my lecture on non-verbal communication. Any comments or questions?"