turtleheadmaker
turtleheadmaker t1_je3i43f wrote
Nah. All of these don't get you where you want. Tell the person on the other side, "Dan, because I care about your time and mine, I'm going to need you to get to the point. I'm becoming fatigued in this conversation and I don't want to be because I like talking with you. Please adjust your communication approach with me to ensure I remain engaged." Most likely this will get you 90% closer. From there, listen to the other comments.
turtleheadmaker t1_j9drhpw wrote
Reply to LPT: Never tell a coworker anything you don’t want the entire office to know by Basic-Ideal
In reverse, if you want something known then tell them "in confidence" and it will be spread.
"Don't share but I just turned down a big opportunity because I love this team."
turtleheadmaker t1_j98vzaq wrote
turtleheadmaker t1_j98vm5g wrote
Reply to comment by TheShaggyRogers23 in LPT: Condense a thought or an idea down to a single word, and make a mental list of these Individual words until they can be recorded elsewhere and cleared from the mind. by TheShaggyRogers23
TL;DR: one word summaries help retain ideas
turtleheadmaker t1_j98qmuo wrote
Reply to LPT: Condense a thought or an idea down to a single word, and make a mental list of these Individual words until they can be recorded elsewhere and cleared from the mind. by TheShaggyRogers23
Take your own advice and shorten the post.
turtleheadmaker t1_j921pgx wrote
Reply to LPT Request: Avoiding Conversation by Overall_Amoeba2353
Politely tell them that there are times that talking isn't the best option and avoiding small talk is uncomfortable for you. Then ask how they'd like you to inform them indirectly that you want to end the conversation.
Something confusing like that should do the trick.
turtleheadmaker t1_jed6gt8 wrote
Reply to LPT How can I get better at being more approachable and making eye contact? by SuccessfulManifests
I'd recommend you stop caring about the eye contact. You are who you are and that's fantastic. Embrace that's just how you do things. By feeling more comfortable with exactly who you are not who you want to be, you'll show your charismatic side sooner.