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Quotes About Interaction

To understand correctly the meaning of the words Alchemy and Astrology, it is necessary to understand and to realize the intimate relationship and identity of the Microcosm and Macrocosm, and their mutual interaction.
~ Paracelsus
Therefore, we need to choose the right medium for our message, remembering that face-to-face communication is the richest form because we can draw on the resources of words, body language, voice, or even the physical arena itself to deliver our ideas. At the same time, we can receive a constant update on how the audience is receiving our message and can make midcourse corrections if we're going astray.
~ Pat MacMillan
There's more than just our playful nature that suggests eternal youth has played a role in our evolution. One of the most defining characteristics of humans is our creativity, our willingness to try new things and new ways of interacting with our environment -all traits normally associated with youth.
~ Patricia B. McConnell
Subordinates may initiate contact more often, but the one with the higher rank gets to decide when and if to interact.
~ Patricia B. McConnell
Do they always flirt with biblical quotes?" Asil asked Tad. In long-suffering tones, Tad said, "They can flirt with the periodic table or a restaurant menu. We've learned to live with it. Get a room you guys.
~ Patricia Briggs
She opened her eyes and met his. The impact was so strong he was amazed that his fingers continued playing without pause.
~ Patricia Briggs
The trick to going wherever you want unchallenged in a hospital is to walk briskly, nod to the people you know, and ignore the ones you don't. The nod reassures everyone that you are known, the brisk pace that you have a mission and don't want to talk.
~ Patricia Briggs
Charles looked at her thoughtfully. "People talk to you," he said. "That could be useful.
~ Patricia Briggs
I like what you've done to your face," Ben said, tapping his eye.
~ Patricia Briggs
Much awkwardness ensued.
~ Patricia Briggs
Do they always flirt with biblical quotes?" Asil asked Tad. In long-suffering tones, Tad said, "They can flirt with the periodic table or a restaurant menu. We've learned to live with it. Get a room, you guys." "Quiet, pup," said Adam with mock sternness. He gave my butt a promissory pat as he said, "Respect your elders.
~ Patricia Briggs
Charles sat in lone splendor on a huge couch in the middle of Angus's spacious living room--while the other ten or twelve people present made themselves at home on the other side of the room. Anna surveyed the scene. "Okay," she said. "Who's been being a grouch?
~ Patricia Briggs
Kyle blinked. I don't think I've ever seen him quite so … neutral. "You can talk to Adam when he's not in the room, and you don't have a phone?" he asked. I nodded. He closed his eyes, and I could read his expression when he opened them again. "Thank you, dear Lord," he said with relief. "I thought I was going crazy.
~ Patricia Briggs
My mother once told me that you had to trust that the first thing out of a person's mouth was the truth. After they have a chance to think about it, they'll change what they say to be more socially acceptable, something they think you'll be happier with, something they think will get the results they want.
~ Patricia Briggs
Sometimes the most interesting part of the conversation with someone who can't lie is the questions they don't answer.
~ Patricia Briggs
My people eat yours," Larry informed the cat. Medea kneaded his thighs lightly and kicked her purr up a few notches. He gave in and started to pet her.
~ Patricia Briggs
Double-zap," said Tag. "That is not a technical term, I hope," murmured Asil. "Only the most technically advanced people can use 'double-zap' correctly," Anna told Asil sotto voce. "You and I shouldn't try it.
~ Patricia Briggs
He waited for Mercy's response. He enjoyed their arguments because very few people argued with him at all.
~ Patricia Briggs
Her lips twisted. "I don't like you," she told me, but there was a lie in her voice, and she stopped talking, looking almost surprised.
~ Patricia Briggs
It felt weird to exchange a smile with Honey, so I stopped as soon as I could.
~ Patricia Briggs
Maybe I should have explained matters better when I had him on the phone, but where's the fun in that?
~ Patricia Briggs
you had to trust that the first thing out of a person's mouth was truth. After they have a chance to think about it, they'll change what they say to be more socially acceptable, something they think you'll be happier with, something that will get the results they want.
~ Patricia Briggs
It was a look I'd seen directed at me, but not by Sherwood. "You're a
~ Patricia Briggs
He lifted his lip in a mock snarl and put his nose down on the dashboard with a thump. "You're smearing the windshield," I told him. He looked at me and deliberately ran his nose across his side of the glass.
~ Patricia Briggs