Comments for Telling Stories

Comment on Finding the listener by Sean Buvala

Sean Buvala — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:18:58 +0000

What a great story. I have also noticed that I get a lot of people talking to me, especially when I have my netbook out- as ou mentioned. Always turns into a much longer conversation. Nice article.

Comment on Improve your communication skills with storytelling techniques by Sean Buvala

Sean Buvala — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:16:21 +0000

Thank you so much for running my comments on your website. Glad to contribute! There are many more articles on my blog at http://www.seanblogs.com . -Sean http://www.daddyteller.com

Comment on Finding the listener by azmouse

azmouse — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:19:56 +0000

I also have many strangers that seem eager to tell me somewhat personal things. When I’m out in public, I smile and say hello allot, or will even compliment someone on their hair, clothing etc so I assume they find me approachable.

I’ve also been a hair stylist for over 25 years, so hearing people’s stories has always been a part of the job. I enjoy it, and feel happy they feel comfortable enough to chat.

Comment on Finding the listener by Penelope Starr

Penelope Starr — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:49:29 +0000

Carolyn, I think they find us because we’re willing to listen. We seem to be collectors of stories, like a library of the range of human experiences.

Comment on Finding the listener by Carolyn Classen

Carolyn Classen — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:34:46 +0000

Well, once at a political luncheon I sat next to a well-connected woman who commenced to tell me all about her husband’s many affairs. I had to sit next to her (assigned seating) but it was more of her life story and pain that I cared to know. .. and then there was the guy on a long airplane ride who told me all about his wife’s suicide (died at 50-something years old). So I listened as well. I guess they find me too Penelope.

Comment on How to win friends and influence people with stories by Penelope Starr

Penelope Starr — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:55:08 +0000

So true! Your comment reminded me of my son saying, ”just ground me and get it over with” when I’d try to “educate” him by telling him a story about the consequences of his actions.

Comment on How to win friends and influence people with stories by Mike

Mike — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:43:21 +0000

My uncle who practiced and taught me story telling had an additional type of story. When one of his employees would blunder, he would tell a long boring story. My mother used to tell a “when I was your age” story. Most days – I would avoid the problematic behavior again just to avoid the story again. So – a seventh type – punishment?

Comment on How to win friends and influence people with stories by sheila

sheila — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:20:53 +0000

Very informative…great to think about our lives’ mini-documentaries.

Comment on Is anonymous better than facing up? by azmouse

azmouse — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:03:09 +0000

You too, Denise. I’m Dianne, and what you said was spot-on.

Comment on The right tools to do the job by denise

denise — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:55:49 +0000

Hallelujah! And praise the computer gods! You’ve come a long way, Baby! Whoo hoooooooooo!