A Cup of Tea With Gail
Grab a cup of tea or coffee. Light your favorite Mia Bella Candle,
and visit with me for a few moments.
When we have finished chatting,
I hope you will feel more informed,
but most of all, refreshed!
September
2006
Food For
Thought......
DEVELOPING GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS
We have all left conversations and thought “Wow, I don’t think that person knows one more thing about me, but I sure do know a lot about them!”? Walking away from these types of conversations can leave you feeling disconnected, alone and void of any desire to chat with them again any time soon.
On the flip side, a conversation where someone looks you in the eyes as you are talking and asks great questions that make you feel as though they have a genuine interest in you, makes you feel valued, acknowledged, and overall engaged in life. People who use these conversation skills are the kind of people that are sought out. They make it easy and enjoyable to converse.
So, how do you become a great conversationalist? How do you become a person someone seeks out? It is not hard, it just takes practice and determination and a willingness to put others above yourself.
Here are some tips………
1. Ask questions. The emphasis in a conversation should be learning more about the other person. Ask a question and “Listen” to the answer. Do not interrupt. Watch them light up as you show them someone cares and hears.
2. Pay attention to the agenda. Every conversation has one, be it personal or professional. You make small talk, hoping to meet someone new. What you say reflects your goal. But yours isn't the only agenda on the table. Those you interact with have their own goals. Listen carefully and you'll identify them. Then, and only then, can the real conversation begin.
3. Listen with your body. Turn your body toward the other person. Stand or sit in as a relaxed position as possible.
4. Use facial expressions to make them feel comfortable. As appropriate and as sincerely as possible, smile, tilt your head, look concerned, etc. In other words, don't stand there granite-faced. Matching the mood of others assures them that you hear what they're saying, verbally and emotionally.
5. Maintain good eye contact. Don't watch people walking by or check your watch. The other person will catch you and know you're not really listening. Take a break now and then so that your eyes do not bore into them, but stay focused.
We have all left conversations and thought “Wow, I don’t think that person knows one more thing about me, but I sure do know a lot about them!”? Walking away from these types of conversations can leave you feeling disconnected, alone and void of any desire to chat with them again any time soon.
On the flip side, a conversation where someone looks you in the eyes as you are talking and asks great questions that make you feel as though they have a genuine interest in you, makes you feel valued, acknowledged, and overall engaged in life. People who use these conversation skills are the kind of people that are sought out. They make it easy and enjoyable to converse.
So, how do you become a great conversationalist? How do you become a person someone seeks out? It is not hard, it just takes practice and determination and a willingness to put others above yourself.
Here are some tips………
1. Ask questions. The emphasis in a conversation should be learning more about the other person. Ask a question and “Listen” to the answer. Do not interrupt. Watch them light up as you show them someone cares and hears.
2. Pay attention to the agenda. Every conversation has one, be it personal or professional. You make small talk, hoping to meet someone new. What you say reflects your goal. But yours isn't the only agenda on the table. Those you interact with have their own goals. Listen carefully and you'll identify them. Then, and only then, can the real conversation begin.
3. Listen with your body. Turn your body toward the other person. Stand or sit in as a relaxed position as possible.
4. Use facial expressions to make them feel comfortable. As appropriate and as sincerely as possible, smile, tilt your head, look concerned, etc. In other words, don't stand there granite-faced. Matching the mood of others assures them that you hear what they're saying, verbally and emotionally.
5. Maintain good eye contact. Don't watch people walking by or check your watch. The other person will catch you and know you're not really listening. Take a break now and then so that your eyes do not bore into them, but stay focused.
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Candle Of The
Month
September- Orange Clove
Projected Future COTM Scents (Subject to change)
OCTOBER Fig & Wildberry
NOVEMBER Tahitian Spiced Vanilla
DECEMBER Ginger & Cedarwood
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September- Orange Clove
Projected Future COTM Scents (Subject to change)
OCTOBER Fig & Wildberry
NOVEMBER Tahitian Spiced Vanilla
DECEMBER Ginger & Cedarwood
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Mia Melts
The line of Mia Melts keeps growing. Just out this month is one of our Fall favorites - Pumpkin Spice. If you love that "Fall Feeling" you are going to want to fill your house with this wonderful, cozy smell.
My Favorite Fall Melts
French Vanilla
Hot Apple Pie
Pumpkin Spice
Creme Brulee
Chili Vanily
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New Products coming........ I will be attending a conference the weekend of September 16 where they will be announcing new products!! I'll keep you posted!
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The line of Mia Melts keeps growing. Just out this month is one of our Fall favorites - Pumpkin Spice. If you love that "Fall Feeling" you are going to want to fill your house with this wonderful, cozy smell.
French Vanilla
Hot Apple Pie
Pumpkin Spice
Creme Brulee
Chili Vanily
To find a complete list of Mia Melt scents
www.IWantAMiaBella.com.
New Products coming........ I will be attending a conference the weekend of September 16 where they will be announcing new products!! I'll keep you posted!
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Recipe Of The Month
A perfect combination with our "Scent of the Month", Orange Clove
---Ingredients---
1 (8 oz.) can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 tbsp. butter, melted
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
Orange glaze
ORANGE GLAZE:
1/3 c. powdered sugar, sifted
1 tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted
1 tsp. water
---Directions---
Combine orange glaze ingredients, stirring until smooth. Unroll dough onto lightly floured waxed paper; press perforations to seal; brush with melted butter. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly roll fashion, starting at long side; cut into 1" slices. Place in a lightly greased miniature muffin pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan, and drizzle with orange glaze. Yield: 9 rolls.
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