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Deconstructing Small Talk – Phatic Communication

By Ziggie

Ziggie talks about how though small talk is part of everyday life, it can be challenging and confusing

Cautiously Reaching Out

By Out-of-Sync Woman

Out of Sync Woman talks about it is nice to do something for someone but it can be difficult to reach out to them

Great Things Never Came from Comfort Zones

By Sarah Matincheck

Sarah talks about how stepping out of her comfort zone into new opportunities can help her gain new skills

We Still Need Retail Stores

By Miriam

Miriam discusses the value that retail stores, movie theaters, malls, and restaurants provide to people

Pandemic Aggression

By Ziggie

Ziggie discusses how wearing his mask in public led to an encounter with an angry man

Allyship and Counterspaces

By Dmitri

Dmitri talks about their work on the Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Committee, and discusses how to be a good ally

Practicing Communication

By Out-of-Sync Woman

Out of Sync Woman talks about practicing communication skills - talking, writing, and listening - has helped her, and how it is important to keep practicing and learning

Feeling Unheard

By Out-of-Sync Woman

Out of Sync Woman discusses how she sometimes feels unheard and what she is trying to do to move forward

Positive Solutions – Supporting My Family Through a Pandemic

By Ziggie

Ziggie explains how he supported his family during the pandemic, how he explained COVID-19 to them, and how things are looking up for them after being vaccinated

Feeling More Stuck at Home than Last Year

By Miriam

Miriam talks about how they still felt isolated at home even though they were vaccinated

Communication in the Workplace

By Dmitri

Dmitri talks about how open communication with their boss and collaborating with their colleagues have helped them have a more fulfilling work experience