Greetings!
This February edition of the Communique' features Thing 1 and Thing 2!
THING 1:
Happy Valentine's Day! Find out how to communicate "warm" words and check out the Candy Contest...with prizes!
THING 2:
It's Annual Support Campaign season at the San Diego YMCA where I'm in my 6th year volunteering as a Board member. Check out my personal poem inspired by this year's Dr. Seuss theme...and click on the donation link to support this non-profit!
Sending you a heartfelt thanks for reading the Communique' and looking forward to connecting with you soon!
Communication Expert, Speaker & Author of the book
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WHAT DO YOU SAY?
HOW TO COMMUNICATE "WARM" WORDS
Emotion vs. Intellect
Choose the words with emotion on the left to engage others with a more approachable/warm style. Use the intellectual words on the right for a more formal presentation. "speed up" vs. "accelerate"
"help" vs. "aid"
"expect" vs. "anticipate"
"good for" vs. "beneficial"
"worried" vs. "concerned"
"hurt" vs. "damage/harm"
"explain" vs. "disclose"
"hurry" vs. "hasten"
"I'm sorry" vs. "I regret"
"find out" vs. "learn" |
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COMMUNIQUE' READERS RESPONDED TO QUESTION:
"What are a few of your favorite things?"
ocean "talk", children playing, belly roll laughter, instrumental music, kind people, cars w/ personality and power, page turners, 'good food smell' coming from your kitchen, s
pending time with my children and family, the beach, ice cream, coffee, french fries, a good book, a warm blanket, skiing, swimming, going out with girlfriends, CELEBRATING LIFE!!!
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VALENTINE'S DAY
CANDY CONTEST
First 3 People to reply
with correct answers
will receive a PRIZE!
EXAMPLE:
Candy Answer: Milky Way
1. Sweet sign of affection
2. The Red Planet
3. Famous swashbuckling trio
4. Baseball player
5. Employees' favorite day
6. Superman's other identity
7. What's in bee hives
8. Famous author
9. Pleasingly plump
10.Dry cow
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THE Y ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN IS
UNDERWAY!
We hope you'll donate and make someone's day!
Camps, childcare and fitness for families in need!
Your conribution makes a difference
indeed!
Whether you live near or far, give a little or some mo'
The result for those you help: "OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO!"
FOR MORE INFO...AND TO DONATE ONLINE
"Sarita--not the cat--
in hat!"
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Where can you see Sarita speak
in next few weeks?
Atlanta, GA
Grand Rapids, MI
Irvine, CA
Los Angeles, CA
Milpitas, CA
and San Diego...of course!
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