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Matthew McCarthy in Conversing with Contemporaries

Sep 28, 2017

Body Language in Conversation

As many of you should know already, body language is a huge factor in conversation. In some instances, body language takes over the role of speaking when trying to converse with someone else. A lot can be inferred from one’s body language, which can help you and your…

Matthew McCarthy in Conversing with Contemporaries

Sep 26, 2017

Why Practice Really Does Make Perfect

As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” Although this quote may be cliche and overused, it holds true. If you wish to perfect a specific skill, you must practice it. Practicing is the only way to get better, for you can see your mistakes firsthand and…

Matthew McCarthy in Conversing with Contemporaries

Sep 21, 2017

Introduction to Conversing with Contemporaries

Hello reader, my name is Matthew McCarthy and I am currently a freshman at SUNY University at Buffalo. As a part of my Business Writing class, I have been assigned to create an account here on Medium and to blog about a research topic (a specific…

Matthew McCarthy in Conversing with Contemporaries

Sep 29, 2017

Keeping the Convo Going

Sometimes you may find yourself wishing a certain conversation went longer because you still had feelings you wanted to express. I find myself almost every day reflecting back on a conversation I had with regret or a sense of dissatisfaction because I did not say all that I wanted to…

Matthew McCarthy in Conversing with Contemporaries

Sep 27, 2017

Communication is Step 1 on the Road to Success

Communication and it’s importance stretches way beyond just being able to interact with your friends and peers. If you are able to successfully communicate with higher-up officials, coworkers and customers you put yourself in a greater position to…

Matthew McCarthy in Conversing with Contemporaries

Oct 1, 2017

The Wrap-Up

Having good communication skills is a huge part of who you are both as a person and as an employee. Through my last five posts I have shown you some of the various ways you can improve upon your communication skills. Business officials value those who work well and get along with others. Due to this fact…

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Conversing with Contemporaries

In this blog you will find key methods and ideas that will help you with your ability to connect to people of various backgrounds through conversation. I wish to be able to share meaningful conversations with my peers for I believe it builds good relationships and reputations.

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