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FRIDAY - 26 MARCH 2021 - DAY 7 (BLUE)

FRIDAY - 26 MARCH 2021 - DAY 7 (BLUE)

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RHS ESSENTIAL

Children used to be taught that it's rude to interrupt. I'm not sure that message is getting across anymore. Certainly the opposite is being modeled on the majority of talk shows and reality programs, where loud, aggressive, in-your-face behaviour is condoned, if not encouraged.

Interrupting sends a variety of messages. It says:

  • "I'm more important than you are."
  • "What I have to say is more interesting, accurate or relevant."
  • "I don't really care what you think."
  • "I don't have time for your opinion."
  • "This isn't a conversation, it's a contest, and I'm going to win."

We all think and speak at different rates. If you are a quick thinker and an agile talker, the burden is on you to relax your pace for the slower, more thoughtful communicator—or for the person who has trouble expressing himself.
When listening to someone talk about a problem, refrain from suggesting solutions. Most of us don't want your advice anyway. If we do, we'll ask for it. Most of us prefer to figure out our own solutions. We need you to listen and help us do that. Somewhere way down the line, if you are absolutely bursting with a brilliant solution, at least get the speaker's permission. Ask, "Would you like to hear my ideas?" Remember, we Seek First to Understand than to be Understood!

Today's birthdays: 

Sisanda Macanda (Grade 12) 

Andile Malinga (Grade 8) 

Sanelisiwe Mgidi (Grade 11) 

Ontiretse Motlhabane (Grade 12) 

Thabiso Mraji (Grade 9) 

Simphiwe Mrwebi (Grade 12) 

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Nyeleti Mabasa (Grade 8) 

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Bongani Ntengo (Grade 10) 

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