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I bet you won't read this!

It's not as much a lack of training these days that gives way to communication issues; it's currently a lack of interest! I'd be willing to bet that 95% of the people who see this article (or any other article or blog post, or Facebook post or ...you get the picture) will just scroll past it without giving it a second thought.  I'd be willing to go one step further and say that almost the same amount of people will do so even if the topic is of great interest.  I'd also be willing to bet that at least 75% of people don't take the time to really listen when a friend or family member speaks and that about the...

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Rein of Error

This is a new feature here on the Art of Eloquence blog.  Many of my readers feel there has been a rein of error in communication these days.  They cringe when they see misspellings, improper use of grammar and typos.  This new feature of the AoE blog will turn your cringing into giggling. Here are this month's Rein of Error entries you can laugh at.  No need to avert your eyes!  It's safe to look.  Can you spot all the errors?   These are just a few of the ones we had personal experience with. This was my son's cake from a few years ago.                 This was an SAT Prep Book we chose...

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Private Sign

For SOMEONE'S eyes only...but whose? see more funny videos This sign is personal, confidential and G14 Classified!  There are so many communication issues with this sign that it makes a great little mini communication lesson.  Can you name all the ways in which this sign is "Communicationally Challeged?"  I'll be back later on to post the answer. ANSWER: Here are all the ways this sign is "Communicationally Challenged."  1. A private sign shouldn't be on a public tree.  2. By the time you read the part where you're not supposed to read it, you've already read it.  3. There is no further information on the sign. 4. so the sign serves no useful purpose. 5. Technically, not all the letters...

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Keep off the Grass

And sometimes a sign is perfectly clear, but it just doesn't make any sense anyway... see more funnies   X If you liked this post, make sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed so you don’t miss one and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: for even MORE communication fun, FREE gifts, Book of the Month Club and exclusive excerpts and offers we don’t share with ANYONE else but our subscribers! X

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Success Cancelled so Come In; We're Closed!

It's time again for Friday Funnies and this week I have a real treat for you.  Two, two, two funnies in one...blog post! This first one makes me glad I homeschool.  If you live in this high school district, you might want to consider it. see more funny videos x This last one just tickles my funny bone.  Do they mean they're leaving the door open while they are gone or is this a cruel joke to get folks to walk into a locked door?  You decide. see more funny videos xxx x If you liked this post, make sure to subscribe to our RSS Feed so you don’t miss one and SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter: for even MORE communication...

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