Quotes from Matt Morris

A pataphor is an extreme form of metaphor that is used to express excitement. For example, "She swam with such grace that the water was left undisturbed by her tail." This pataphor describes a girl who swims as gracefully as a fish. Be

Stories are shared in every social setting. They bring people together and allow people from all over the world to connect–from a story on the internet or virtual web meeting to the person you're sitting next

They form relationships, strengthen existing relationships, and allow people to share their thoughts and experiences.

feet can tell you whether a person is interested or not; how the movement of the eyes can determine whether a person is a visual, kinesthetic, or auditory thinker; and how to determine if a person is lying. Let's

Everyone loves genuine compliments, and people love receiving gifts. I

stress the word genuine, because most of the time people can see through a non-genuine compliment based on tone of voice and facial expression.

Also, giving a coworker a gift (which is sometimes against office policies, so check first) is appreciated too. It is a great way to build comfort and establish rapport. For

we are also creatures with a fear of approaching others because we are afraid of the unknown and cannot totally predict how a stranger will respond to our approach, or to the first words that pour out of our mouths. This oxymoronic fact made me wonder why and how can we get past this strange awkwardness or discomfort. After

For too many people, the only difference between spending life in a job and spending life in a prison is that a prison would give them better health benefits.

so we disregard our curiosity and thoughts of "I wonder what that person is like, how her voice sounds, how soft her skin is, or if she is as

It doesn't matter what you say; more importantly, it's about your energy and ability to match (or have a slightly higher energy level) than the person you have chosen to interact with. You

Remember, you're a stranger to them and you have no idea what path their mind was on before you said your brilliant opener. Here's

a quick wave of excitement racing up your spine. It

Therefore, if you want to use your intuition or develop the skill for accuracy, it is important to be aware of it.

Intuition comes when you're truly listening at a level that is not just with words, but instead with a connection and true understanding of

more information on emotional intelligence, I highly recommend Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Robbins.

There is a certain sort of innocence that comes with curiosity. Who

Take a moment to completely understand that yesterday is over, last year is over, the last minute is over - the past is the past and cannot change.

you begin a statement by saying, "I'm curious, (fill in with your question)", then the person will be more likely to openly share.

The Listener's Body Language A person's body language often says more than words. After all, why wouldn't you want know if a person is uncomfortable talking about butterflies and roses because they remind her of an ex; or talking about sports when the guy next to you hardly knows the difference between the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears?

immediate reason to start communicating with someone. The

I'm just curious, why did you choose to dye your hair blue?" as opposed to "Why is your hair blue?

Recognizing body language is important if you want to become a good communicator. It

It will help you understand if your listener is enjoying your conversation or if you've made him uncomfortable. These