Communication FUNdamentals

May. 16, 2008

Friday Funnies: Reasons Given for NOT Studying Communication

Happy Friday everyone!  Part of Art of Eloquence's mission is to share just how important communication skills are in everyday life.  Most curricula teach only speech or debate.  There is soooo much more to communication than that!  I know some accomplished speech-makers and debators who are ineffective one on one.  As I share in my articles or teach seminars, some people are shocked to find just how much of our lives depend upon effective communication.  Others, as my former student used to say, "just don't get it!" Here at Communication FUNdamentals, we reserve Fridays for Friday Funnies.  More often than not, these involve fictional accounts of communication faux pas.  However, today I thought I would share just a few of the comments sent to Art of Eloquence over the years.  The names have been omitted or changed.  Reasons Given for NOT Studying Communication: 5.(Reply to an internet ad) I don't need to study communications skills cuz I speak pretty good.  Ive learnt through experience of all the years i've been talking thanks any way  4. (Reply to a Yahoo group post about how important communication skills are to business owners) communication skills are important for lawyers and all but everyday people don' tneed them really.  If there not going to give speaches all they're life they really don't need it.  3. (Submitted via website "Contact Us" form) I'm not interested in ANY of your products!  But my friend, Fred, might be interested though so I will let him know.  He is not very good at talking to people and he tends to come off rude.  2. (Email request attached to a newsletter) UNSUB!  Don't need communication.  I have three cats and a dog.  1. (Not his real name) UNSUBSCRIBE ME!  I have no use for tips on communication skills!  Pastor John Smith.    From JoJo's Purple Crayon... Hey!  Did you enter our contest yet?  Enter by midnight PST on Sunday, March 25th!

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May. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by psalm113v9

Some of those were priceless. My first favorite communication faux pas was the "Fred is rude"comment, and my second favorite was "Pastor Smith's" comment. ROFL! These were great. Keep 'em coming! HUGS, Karla

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May. 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by cookiecutter72@hotmail.com

My favorite is the pastor! LOL

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