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Compliment: FIMM Style

Have you subscribed to Communication FUNdamentals’ RSS Feed?  Don’t miss a post! x Ending Praise Week with a blast.  Foot in Mouth Man has had 150 episodes of communication MISadventures.  In the past several  years that I've been writing for "himm," FIMM has stuck his foot in his mouth many a time resulting in a backhanded compliment.  Here is a FIMM Classic from the early days: Episode 11: FIMM has finally met someone!  Bonnie was carrying some heavy grocery bags when FIMM offered to help her carry them to her car.  Bonnie was so impressed with FIMM's sweet nature that she agreed to go out with him.  They have had three dates already this week! FIMM wrote Bonnie an email to thank her for cooking him...

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Words: It's what's for Father's Day this year!

This Father's Day, instead of giving Dad a tie or a soap on a rope, why not give him the gift of appreciation?  Why not communicate with him and tell him how much you love him and what he has done all these years that has made you who you are?  Why not share who you are with him and make him feel special. I bet he'll think it is the best gift you ever gave him!  Even taking into account the year you made him a tie with your own tie dye!!  And, especially in this economy, it's affordable too!! Want a unique and special gift for Dad this year?  Tell him exactly what he means to you! Words...it's...

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