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Cone of Silence

Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals’ RSS Feed?  Don’t miss a post! x On Monday I talked about the circumstances under which we need to remain silent.  On Wednesday, I shared just how to do so.  Today, I'd like to show you what happens when you need to maintain silence, but cannot find a way to do it.  Enjoy this Friday Funny You Tube video clip from the old TV show, Get Smart, starring Don Adams.  Here now is the Cone of Silence. *SUBSCRIBE HERE*: For Even More Communication Fun, FREE Gifts and Exclusive Offers! x

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Cone of Silence

To end Nostalgia Week here on Communication FUNdamentals, I have a YouTube clip from a vintage show.  Get Smart was one of my favorite TV shows because it was GOOFY!  This clip is "The Cone of Silence" and demonstrates what happens when we put undue restrictions on our communication.  Enjoy! So what happens when we put undue restrictions on our communication?  We don't always get our point across clearly because we "miss it by THAT much!"

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FIMM's 150th Episode

We're celebrating FIMM's 150th episode this month. I starting writing for Foot in Mouth Man on April 19, 2006.  At first he was over on my blog each week, but eventually after his popularity grew, we gave him his own page on Art of Eloquence.com where he has his monthly episodes, his FIMM Speaks audio and his own You Tube video! Check out FIMMology 101: The FIMMportant, FIMMtastic and FUNbelievable Study  of the Humorous Sins of Our Mouths!  It has thirty nine pages and over 30 lessons packed with hilariously, creative Foot in Mouth Man episodes teaching various communication skills!  This is NOT your traditional communication study! * eBook available immediately as a download * Over 30 fun-filled, creative lessons...

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First Ten JoJoisms

Some of you who are following me on Twitter or are friends with me on Facebook know that I've been posting, what I call JoJoisms for the past several weeks.  JoJoisms are my observations about life.  They use language in a fun way as to reveal life's sometimes hard truths in a humor-filled way.  Thought I'd post some of them here for Friday Funnies.  Here are the first ten. JoJoism #1 No matter how many bobby pins you own, you always need two more. JoJoism#2 Dusting is futile. Not dusting is…not so good either! JoJoism#3 Ironing isn’t futile.  It’s an arm exercise. JoJoism#4 Insomnia is God’s way of allowing you to get more done in a day. JoJoism#5 Trying to...

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