How to Defuse a Tense Situation: 7 Tips for Effective Communication

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Stop Overexplaining in English: Sound Confident Without Talking Too Much

Do you ever start answering a question in English… and then realize you’re still talking long after you made your point?Maybe you add extra details, soften your opinion, apologize, explain the backstory, or end with “Does that make sense?” because you want to sound clear and conf ...  Show more

How to Stop Caring What People Think — Stop Seeking Approval

Do you ever walk into a room and immediately start wondering what people think of you?Maybe you replay what you said after a conversation. Maybe you hold back because you don’t want to seem awkward, too eager, too quiet, too intense, or too much. Or maybe you find yourself perfor ...  Show more

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