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A collection of skills involved to the 'art' of talking to others, especially in a medical setting.
Essentially, these skills consist of things that every person does when conversing with others, but the important difference lies in the way that these actions have been identified, over-thought and then re-named with complicated explainations attached to them.
N.B: When describing Communication Skills, be sure to include references to studies conducted by people with too much time and a gift for spotting tiny details of communication that nobody else cares about. Finally, when employing the skills described above, ensure that you face the person you are talking to and lean in towards them, at a 45 degree angle. If you fall over when attempting this, don't worry; you can discuss how much more difficult communication is when you have a mouth full of floor.
Essentially, these skills consist of things that every person does when conversing with others, but the important difference lies in the way that these actions have been identified, over-thought and then re-named with complicated explainations attached to them.
N.B: When describing Communication Skills, be sure to include references to studies conducted by people with too much time and a gift for spotting tiny details of communication that nobody else cares about. Finally, when employing the skills described above, ensure that you face the person you are talking to and lean in towards them, at a 45 degree angle. If you fall over when attempting this, don't worry; you can discuss how much more difficult communication is when you have a mouth full of floor.
by Dr. Bob Kelso March 12, 2010
Apr 27 Word of the Day
A horoscope so bad that it strikes fear into the heart of the reader, rendering them unable take action or make a decision on anything or to even leave the house. This is caused by a paralyzing fear that those actions or decisions may cause the predictions to come true.
After reading "There is a lot of uncertainty around financial transactions and investments right now, and the wrong decision could result in dire consequences" in his daily Horrorscope, Edward climbed back into bed, pulled the sheets over his head and remained there for the rest of the day.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
Edward only had enough gas in his car to get to the gas station but was not sure if he had enough money in his account to pay for gas. His cell phone service had been cut off because his payments were in arrears, and since the only way he could be sure he had enough money (to pay for gas) would be to call the bank, he felt it best to hide in bed and hope his horoscope for tomorrow was more positive.
by Edward Albee Deavers April 28, 2011