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Different Types of Shirt Fabrics for Men & Each One’s Advantages

When it comes to men’s shirts, buyers have a lot of options. For example, the type of material chosen can dictate the comfort, fit, and ease of laundering the garment. When shopping for men’s shirts, consider the material as well as the advantages before buying; it may contribute to your overall satisfaction with the garment over time. Check out these options when choosing fabric for any occasion: The most common fabric for men’s dress shirts

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How Much of Communication is Nonverbal?

Did you know that you are always communicating to those around you? Intentionally or otherwise, verbally or nonverbally, you are always saying something. Being aware of what we’re communicating is necessary to ensure that we are accurately conveying whatever message we want to get across. This awareness results in a higher degree of clarity increased trust, and stronger professional and personal relationships. What Is Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal communication incorporates many areas that include physical expressions,

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13 Ways to Improve Your Presentation Skills

There are literally dozens of things you can do to improve your presenting skills, and most of these don’t even involve any active motions. Of course, you should not try to actively include all 13 of the recommended improvements which are described below at once, because this could seem awkward and would probably be seen by your audience as unnatural. The best way to approach improving your presenting skills is to take one or two

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How to Perfect Hand Gestures in Your Public Speaking

Not everyone is meant to be an expert public speaker, but on the other hand, no one is born to be a great speaker either. The skills needed to become a really good speaker are all learned ones, meaning that everyone has the opportunity to make themselves into a comfortable and expressive speaker. One of the tools that is most effective in enhancing any talk given in public is the use of hand motions. While

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Color Psychology: How Do Colors Affect Mood & Emotions?

Color can play an important role in conveying information nonverbally, creating certain moods, and even influencing the decisions people make. Given that 90% of snap judgments are influenced by the psychological effects of color alone, it’s important to know what colors mean and what responses they can elicit. You can then choose the look you want to present, both personally and professionally, to get the results you want. What is Color Psychology? In its simplest

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