Comments on: It’s How You Say it — Not What You Say — That’ll Influence Gatekeepers and Candidates

By: Jean Jones

Jean Jones — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:07:56 +0000

Wonderful article! Sometimes smiling (while on the phone) adds to the intonation as well.

By: Maureen Sharib

Maureen Sharib — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:49:16 +0000

Bruce,

I do believe there’s many nuances in communication across cultures.
Can you share with us your experiences?

Maureen

By: Howard Adamsky

Howard Adamsky — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:25:41 +0000

As per usual, we see why Maureen is simply the best at what she does.

She has answers to questions that people did not even know were questions in the first place.

Wonderful article.

By: Bruce B

Bruce B — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 18:47:10 +0000

Hi Maureen. Thanks for the post!

When I read he examples in your post, I can’t help but think that a lot is left to “cultural interpretation” as well. For the most part, I can identify with all the emphasis you placed in the above examples, but in some cases, I could see other interpretative versions as well based on country-cultural influences…? Yours or anyone else’s thoughts please? Thanks again. Bruce.

By: Ken Schmitt

Ken Schmitt — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:51:04 +0000

An important discussion to have. Sometimes I think the use of email and text has really clouded the tone of many conversations. often, we can not read the “speaker’s” intent so we draw our own conclusions. As the speaker, we assume everyone understands our tone when we send a quick message. That assumption has spilled over into verbal conversations as well. It is important for us to stop and think about our words before they ever leave our mouths. That moment of pause often allows us to hear what could be heard, even if it wasn’t what we intended.
Ken Schmitt
http://www.turningpointsearch.net

By: Josh Tolan

Josh Tolan — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:33:33 +0000

Really interesting post! Many people don’t really consider that how they say things can have a big unintended impact on how they come across to others. It truly isn’t always what you say, but how you say it. This is true in a phone conversation or even in a video interview. Just because someone can see you face-to-face doesn’t mean the tone of your voice or the words you emphasize no longer hold sway. Before connecting with a great candidate take a second to think about how you want to present yourself.

By: Brian Kevin Johnston

Brian Kevin Johnston — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:52:58 +0000

Yep, Attitude (tonality/disposition) Is Everything Maureen… Thanks For Sharing…