We all hear about too little communication during dating and a relationship. How about the reverse? Help me assert my need for less communication in a new friendship/potential relationship.
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posted by patronuscharms
on Dec 5, 2010 -
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Star cross'd lovers facing another hurdle - can I convince him it's worth it to keep trying?
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posted by lizbunny
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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I have a lot of trouble expressing myself in clear and effective language, especially technically, which is hurting me in my job search.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 17, 2010 -
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Why won't my ex talk to me? And how can I be okay with this? Give me
insight based on your experience.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 15, 2010 -
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Yesterday I received a text message from an excited stranger asking me whether I was ready for some sort of meet-up (possibly a first date) tomorrow (today). I duly yet tongue-in-cheekly informed her that she had the wrong number. Now I'm wondering, on a scale from stalker/freak/weirdo to fun/random/friendly, how inappropriate would it be for me to follow up tomorrow, asking if it went as well as she hoped? (Obviously in a humorous and "I'm aware of how random this is" kinda way)
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posted by spr
on Nov 15, 2010 -
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How to share time-sensitive information and decision-making with a fast-moving, cellphone-toting, virtually and asynchronously connected team? Team of university student leaders needs a better way of staying connected between meetings with each other and faculty advisors.
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posted by jeanmari
on Nov 15, 2010 -
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Fellow communication-challenged mefites: how do you work around your communication problems to participate effectively in therapy?
Often I find that regardless of whether I have my thoughts lined up or not, I cannot. get. words. out, as though someone cut the circuit between my brain and my mouth. So far I've had no luck circumventing the issue by writing things down; same problem. It's inhibiting my ability to (a) convey the severity of the problems I'm experiencing and (b) address them adequately if we happen to hit upon relevant topics by chance. TL;DR details inside, but that's the gist -- any suggestions for other work-arounds?
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posted by dorque
on Nov 11, 2010 -
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At baseline, I'm terrible with keeping in touch even with uncomplicatedly good friends. This situation is far from uncomplicated, though.
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 9, 2010 -
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Husband vs. Wife. The challenge? "In a typical household situation, does every statement you make or question you ask
require a verbal or visual response from the other person?"
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posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Nov 9, 2010 -
108 answers
"I loved that place. They really knew how to communicate with their employees." Have you ever thought this or said this?
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posted by hecho de la basura
on Oct 28, 2010 -
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How do I get my subordinates to reply to my e-mails? I work remotely, but they don't. I need to know that they've read what I send them. Details about work situation below.
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posted by stoneweaver
on Oct 25, 2010 -
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Is it possible for a foreigner living in Japan to express his/her dissatisfaction with a work situation?
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posted by TrishaLynn
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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He asked for a break until we see eachother again in six weeks. That's coming up this weekend. Having a hard time getting perspective and feeling out how to approach the meeting.
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posted by lizbunny
on Oct 21, 2010 -
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Recently corrections officials at a local prison
turned down a proposal from the inmates for an ASL (American Sign Language) program, on the grounds that teaching inmates to communicate non-verbally was a security risk.
This got me thinking: Wouldn't there already be non-verbal languages commonly used in prisons? Gang members, who are well-represented in prison populations, have systems of hang signals, would there be institutional variations? Have non-verbal communication systems been used in other institutional settings, like POW or concentration camps? Obviously, a universal cross-institutional language is unlikely, but any resources, web or book-based dealing with the topic of non-verbal communication in prisons or similar settings would be much appreciated.
posted by Alvy Ampersand
on Oct 19, 2010 -
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RelationshipFilter: Is writing a letter to your SO ok, in addition to face-to-face? If so, help a kid out.
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posted by hubble
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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What, if anything, should I do about the woman who thinks my Gmail address is hers? Details below the fold.
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posted by rhiannonstone
on Sep 23, 2010 -
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Calling adult younger siblings with older siblings who sometimes annoy them (and anyone else with an opinion on said matters): I'm proud of my gay younger brother for a stand he's taken (some would say finally); should/how I express this to him without accidentally being patronizing? Long details within.
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posted by MCMikeNamara
on Sep 14, 2010 -
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My husband falls asleep in front of the TV four or five nights a week. He says this is the only way he can get to sleep. I hate sleeping alone and this has become a Big Issue. Should I let this go and if not, how can I communicate more effectively?
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posted by fantoche
on Sep 10, 2010 -
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Last night I called my boyfriend, completely distraught and partially crying. He said he'd call me back, but he never did. He went to a party instead. I feel completely unimportant to him. Am I being too sensitive?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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Someone just sang a stupid song, to himself; he sits next to me at work. Which raises a question: Why do songs get stuck in our brains for days? What is the scientific explanation for this phenomena? Is it an affect of modern life on the individual? Do we fear of loneliness?
posted by lipsum
on Aug 31, 2010 -
8 answers
Our household income has been cut in half in the last six months and although we theoretically have enough money to get buy, we keep running out. We're really bad at this. Help? (details inside)
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posted by threeturtles
on Aug 21, 2010 -
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What tools do Peace Corps (or similar) volunteers use to communicate their experiences in the field? I'm especially looking for creative uses of digital/web communication tools: Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, blogs, etc.. Bonus points for any good examples. Thanks!
posted by charmston
on Aug 18, 2010 -
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I have had 3 job interviews in the last 2 months but have received no offer? Is this regular for this market or do I have issues with my interviewing skills?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 27, 2010 -
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My husband and I will be travelling to Canada next month (
previously) and are wondering what our cheapest bet is for cell phones. We don't care so much about calling home to the US, but it would be nice to be able to make brief calls and send texts to each other.
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posted by booksherpa
on Jun 24, 2010 -
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My partner has a wild sexual history and would like to incorporate threesomes into our sex life. I am not comfortable with this idea at all. Do these sort of discrepancies point to some sort of sexual incompatibility? (Many more details insides . . . NSFW.)
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posted by fignewton
on Jun 24, 2010 -
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When (and how) do I tell new romantic partners about my erectile dysfunction? How would you react to a guy telling you this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 3, 2010 -
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RelationshipFilter: Hints requested on communicating across nuances of different cultures without constantly worrying about hurt feelings, treading on eggshells and overwhelming fears and doubts.
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posted by The Lady is a designer
on May 31, 2010 -
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What is the
decent method for calling things off with a woman after a month of dating, sleeping together, but never defining the relationship? In person? Over the phone? Via e-mail?
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posted by lamprey
on May 23, 2010 -
54 answers
Jury deliberation was utterly exhilarating. Help me find more situations like this.
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posted by zeek321
on May 7, 2010 -
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Developing new dialogue strategies in a relationship. Established, late 30s couple seeking hive mind advice on changing the way we speak to each other on important subjects.
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Apr 30, 2010 -
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I need some help putting together a brief presentation/ class on intercultural business communication, specifically between the US and India. What good online resources are there? (unfortunately I don't have time to order & read a book.)
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posted by forallmankind
on Apr 27, 2010 -
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I want to say "I love you", but I'm not sure if it's just force of habit. "I'm a special snowflake" and mild NSFW details inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 20, 2010 -
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I am intereted in learning more about the discipline(s) of Technical Writing/Communication.
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posted by iurodivii
on Apr 8, 2010 -
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Online dating filter: My friends & family seem to have unspoken texting rules. I'm concerned about the amount of time I've invested in a person I haven't met yet, and I want to know what other people consider the texting rules in this situation.
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posted by aabbbiee
on Mar 25, 2010 -
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i grew up in a home where asking an innocent question such as, "why" resulted in verbal or physical abuse ("why are you so stupid", "don't ask why", and if I did, a hand or a fist would come at me). no surprise that i've also come to realize that I am SO much more insecure than I thought I was. now that I look back, I see that i've never asked the right questions at work, with doctors, or anything like that. My brain would shut down and I would just nod and agree to what I was being told only to think about what happened much later and realize that I should have asked this or that or responded in a certain way. My thought/response patterns have been pretty consistent throughout my life (sad, I know, as I'm nearing 40) and I desperately want to work on communicating better. I struggle to figure out how to say things "nicely" or in a way that's effective as opposed to what often times is more harsh/rude/ineffective.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2010 -
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geek alert! If two humans were to speak to each other using only 1's and 0's, is it possible to determine a baud rate?
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Mar 15, 2010 -
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What slang words have gone out of date within the past 10 years or so?
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posted by naju
on Mar 7, 2010 -
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My girlfriend feels sorry for her ex. He contacts her several times per day, she replies because she feels sorry for him. I am paranoid... should I learn to relax?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 7, 2010 -
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Talking Big Plans in a relationship -- how do I distinguish the excitement of approaching life for two from the prudence to not jump the gun, so to speak?
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posted by elephantsvanish
on Mar 2, 2010 -
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