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senior Matters

Not Just For Seniors while speaking and listening. Don’t squint (which looks Snippy, hard-edged responses, even when unintentional,
mean). Looking over a person’s head says, “I’m superior;” are cutting to those who listen.
Three Ways To Talk So Your Family Will Listen looking down appears small and meek; looking to either Slow it down – Talking too quickly can make you appear
side appears untrustworthy. nervous and out of control.
By Arati Hammond, Posture – Sit or stand up straight. Slumping gives the 3. Be More Pleasant
Realtor at Keller Williams appearance of trying to disappear and melt away, visually Stay positive – People prefer positivity over constant
Realty, Seniors Real Estate indicating that you, and what you say, isn’t really that negativity.
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Luxury Home Marketing Don’t fidget – Rubbing your hands together repeatedly, helps them feel accepted—which in turn makes them
Specialist tucking or twisting your hair, picking at your nails (or more interested in what you have to say.
In times of family stress, even looking at your hands) when you speak all indicate Listen – Refrain from mentally rehearsing what you are
communication often a lack of confidence. going to say next while someone else is talking. Instead,
breaks down. However, 2. Improve The Quality Of Your Speech stay focused on listening and asking for more information
there are several ways to Lower your timbre – Deeper, richer tones are preferable to demonstrate that you care about them, and what they
improve communication to to high, tinny voices. Notice where your voice comes have to say. Your role in the family may help or hurt your
find consensus amid the chaos. from—your sinus cavity (bad), your throat (okay), or ability to be heard during important conversations. These
1. Improve Confidence And Body Language deeper in your chest (best). tips, however, will help you to be heard regardless of your
Eye contact – Engage others by looking them in the eye Watch the tone – Keep your tone welcoming and friendly. birth order or position in the family hierarchy.

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law requires that anyone Sadly, less than one-half of those awarded child support agreements) and real estate (community association law,
who has possession of a actually collect the full amount. residential and commercial transactions, deeds, closings).
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