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Show '$$;.&'•-•• .:<n£l ^ • • : * : * The Beaver Press - April 14,2011 - Page 4 Final Edition : £* ; -'> £ ! Goodbye To Our Fri It is with sadness that we must announce the closing of The Beaver Press. We would like to thank all of our faithful customers for their continued support over the last seventeen years. However, with the steadily rising cost of supplies and postage, we can no longeV afford to remain in business. Again thank you: Marlow and Sue Draper Ask a Specialist: Do You Understand What I SaW? LOGAN, UT - By Kathleen Rfggs, Utah State University Extension family and consumer sciences faculty "I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant," said writer Robert McCloskoy. How often have our words been misunderstood by the recipient, no matter how hard we tried to communicate effectively? tn the best case see* nario, we can back track, explain ourselves and move on in our conversation. However, it Is not uncommon to have the unintended meaning of our words cause hurt, resentment or 6. Watch vocal cues. Do not use excessive filler words such as "ahh or urn" or use lengthy pauses during conversation. The listener will lose interest in what you are saying and become bored, 7. Create an atmosphere of openness. To establish a good relationship with others and create a comfortable atmosphere, be attentive to the number of interruptions. Give your customer or family member your undivided attention by not keeping physical barriers (such as desks) between you. Avoid trying to communicate in a busy area, arid keep your focus on the listener. While.none of us can predict how our words will be perceived by the listener, improving our ability to communicate effectively will better ensure that they will receive the message as we intended it. We will also develop a stronger ability to truly listen and be interested in others. 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