Television Show Remakes

They are remaking The Golden Girls in Turkey.

What show would you like to see come back? Amy votes for Battle of the Network Stars. For Bill, he wants to see Carol Burnett or a variety show like that make a return.

Listeners voted for: Mash, The Muppet Show, The Man from UNCLE, Seinfeld, The Lone Ranger.

How about you?

When Not to Talk

When Not to Talk in 8 Contexts

1. Grief Situations…Sometimes, it’s better NOT to say anything to a grieving person, especially when he/she does not want to talk about the tragedy. Allow the grief-stricken person to guide the discussion and conversation when they are ready to talk. Meanwhile, show them much support and engage in nonverbal communication with them… like a loving touch or hug.

2. Athletic Events…If you are a coach or a person in charge of a team performance, when the athlete or performer has made a ghastly mistake, such as dropping a ball, or forgetting a line, etc…..you don’t need to verbalize their mistake; they know they made a mistake and they feel badly enough about it anyway…words of encouragement are great, but, no need to reinforce, with words, their error.

3. Training Classrooms...Student/teacher context: when a question is asked by you and you are looking for an answer from the students…..don’t talk, they’ll come up with something, you just have to give them enough time. “Think, pair, share,” is another teaching technique where you might ask the students, or whoever is in your audience, to think about their answers first, then pair up with someone else to discuss, and then share that discussion at-large after a few moments.

4. Sales Environments...If you are a salesperson, of any kind, you need to know when to be quiet. First, you will inform your prospective buyer of the product or service, and then you ask for the sale, right? okay, then, let the buyer communicate next….you’ve heard that adage, “ He/she who talks first, loses.” Generally, there’s some truth to that. For example, if I try to sell you a mountain ski pass package, first I am going to explain the package and then ask: “What else do you need from me to help you make your decision? It is here where silence can pay off….Pause…and then wait until that other person talks….don’t jump in there with more information, because it is confusing and may thwart the sale.

5. Interpersonal relationships…Usually, it is best to be silent when your remarks or answers to your loved one(s) would likely hurt or harm them. Sounding cruel is not something that should be anyone’s aim; also be aware of sarcastic statements – sometimes your “funny” words can be misinterpreted as rude and offensive.


6. Problem solving situations….Often times we are faced with problems that require time to manufacture solutions….so when there aren’t any good or reasonable answers to be announced, wait awhile before you say something. Periods of silence can be helpful in creating better answers, at a later time.

7. “Pause for effect”….It is fantastic when you can orchestrate your silence to make a solid point; hence, “pause for effect.” Not saying anything can emphasize your message, or allow you and the other communicator to collect your thoughts and words for another time.

8. Gesture moments…We can all think of times when we experienced a gesture that was much more effective than words, ie, when “actions spoke louder than words.” Such gestures as eye contact, hand holding, a special gaze, appropriate hug or touch, even a firm handshake, can make more of an impact than any choice of words we could ever speak.

So, in conclusion, remember there are times when it is best NOT to talk. When those opportunities present themselves, you will be amazed at how effective of a communicator you will be by saying nothing at all.

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Principal Gordon's Apple Cinnamon Ornaments

Mix 1 cup cinnamon and 1 cup applesauce with 1 Tablespoon of white glue.

You want a consistency that can be rolled with a rolling pin but not quite as sticky or it will stick to your counter! Sprinkle counter with cinnamon and roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters. Cut a hole in shape with the straw so you will be able to hang them.

Let dry about 24 hours. They shrink as they dry. Cut lengths of gold thread, make loops and hang. they will keep their scent for a few years. Refresh scent with cinnamon fragrance oil.

OR HERE IS ANOTHER ONE

1 cup cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. allspice
1 tbsp ginger
3/4 c. applesauce

In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves, allspice,
ginger & nutmeg. Add applesauce, stir to combine.
Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough
is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness.
Cut dough with cookie cutters.
Using straw or pencil, make small hole in top of ornament.
Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 150 degrees for 1 hour
Remove from the cookie sheet and bake on the oven
racks for another hour and a half.

7 Mistakes to Guarantee an Awful Holiday

1) Be sure to solve ALL family problems on the holiday… in front of a crowd using accusations if possible.

2) Forget the reason for the season

3) Put the commercial aspects in the foreground and run up as much credit card debt as possible trying to buy love.

4) Spend a lot of time around the family trouble-makers, make sure you are tired and crabby.

5) Shoot your mouth as often as possible judging everyone, don’t think before you speak

6) Carry a report card with you and judge family members harshly

7) Whatever you do, don’t be around children who love the holiday.

Pass It On

We had a listener who emailed us saying her sewing machine that she uses to make her Christmas presents and clothes for her kids was broken. So we asked our listeners if they had an extra sewing machine or an old one they weren't using. And our listeners came through. We were able to Pass It On.

Is there something you need that someone else may want to get rid of? Drop us a line: amy@kstt.com


Other great websites:

http://www.freecycle.org/

http://slo.craigslist.org/

8 Ways to Obama-Thrive Your Family

Barack Obama will be the next president of the United States. Our communication expert says his family is a good role model for us and has lessons we could all learn. Here are 8 tips to Obama-trive your family.

1. Verbalize to your partner how much you care about them in front of someone else.

2. Non-verbally show that you care, an arm around their waist, picking up the children.

3. Construct stories together and retell them again and again.

4. Be realistic of your expectations.

5. Reach out to others for fun, help and validation. (It takes a village.)

6. Be honest with your family.

7. Keep the hierarchy. Equal partner parenting

8. Buy the puppy! Reward your family when goals are reached.