Life skills
Art of conversation
*It is a very important to learn the art of good conversation. It will not only make you popular but also successful in life.
Some tips for good conversation
- A good conversation is a two –way traffic. You talk as well as listen.
- Be a good listener. Don’t try to dominate while talking with another person.
- Do not look here ad and there while talking. Look at the person who is talking to you.
- Do not keep hands in pockets while talking.
- Speak slowly and clearly.
- Do not keep settling your hair or clothes.
- Do not interrupt while the other person is speaking.
- During conversation if you happen not to hear what has been said, do not say, ``what?’’, but say only ``Pardon’’ or ``I beg your pardon’’.
- Do not forget to use the magic words ``Thank you’’, ``Please’’, ``Sorry’’ and ``Excuse me’’ in your conversation.
- Beware of being drawn into arguments about religion, politics, etc.
- Do not ask personal questions.
- Don’t show off that you know so much.
- Don’t try to be an authority on a subject about which you have little knowledge.
Good manners in a hospital
*We should follow good manners when we visit someone in a hospital.
We should keep the following things in mind while visiting a hospital
- Go to a hospital only during the visiting hours.
- If you are suffering from cough, cold or fever, avoid going to the hospital.
- Small children should avoid going to the hospital as they can easily catch infection there.
- Do not make a noise in the hospital.
- Do not run in the corridors.
- Do not use the elevator (lift) again and again to have fun.
- If the patient is serious, ask about his/ her condition from his/ her relatives.
- sit quiet, don’t disturb
- Keep your visit to the hospital as short as possible.
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