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by Tashanda Elliott - Monday, 30 September 2024, 9:36 AM
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Good Social Skills include the ability to effectively communicate with others, actively listening to another person, having the ability to resolve conflict, and show empathy & respect. When a person has the ability to do each one listed above you will be able to manage social relationships well.
Example: There is a great age difference in my 2 daughters. The advantage is my youngest daughter has a best friend. Someone that actively listens to her hopes and dreams & her not so good days too.

Bad Social Skills are the opposite of the good social skills listed above. Bad social skills usually are very discouraging remarks, a person tends to be more critical of other people, and there is also a lack of respect & promises are usually not for filled.
Example: The I.T. tech at my previous job had Bad Social Skills. He continually made discouraging remarks about the internet service provider, and he definitely made promises he did not and could not for fill.

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Hi Tashanda,

Thank you for sharing your insights on social skills! I completely agree that effective communication, active listening, conflict resolution, and empathy are crucial for building and maintaining healthy relationships. Your example of your youngest daughter having a supportive best friend beautifully illustrates how positive social skills can impact someone's life for the better.

On the other hand, your experience with the I.T. tech highlights how detrimental bad social skills can be in a professional environment. It’s a reminder of how important it is to foster good interpersonal interactions, as they can significantly affect team dynamics and workplace morale.

Ultimately, cultivating good social skills can lead to more fulfilling relationships and a more positive environment, both personally and professionally.

Thanks for starting this important conversation!

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