Sentences with phrase «in uncomfortable conversations»

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As I have heard said, a person's success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.

Great businesses thrive in part because the people powering them have the confidence to engage in tough conversations about uncomfortable topics.

You have to act as if you're in polite conversation - you'd never make the person on the other side of the line uncomfortable.

«You should have someone in management and in HR to see if someone is getting stuck in an uncomfortable situation, whether it is inappropriate touching, too much hugging or a conversation that is taking a bad turn.»

The conversation makes me uncomfortable but I don't feel I can say anything — it feels like the price of admission for working in a male - dominated office.

As I wrapped up my conversation with Jason in that small tea shop in the West Village, I challenged him to practice being uncomfortable on a daily basis using the following technique:

In the past two weeks I've had the same uncomfortable conversation with several senior marketers.

Of course, as in life, there are times where the jokes take a back seat, and uncomfortable conversations must be had.

You got ta know there were some uncomfortable, vulnerable conversations happening in that context!

She is also an incredibly sweet and kind person, and has shared stories of how she realizes that it's just a sign of the times that she is going to go through some «extra checking» when she travels, or even in conversations with some people, when the word «Iran» comes up, she can visibly see them get uncomfortable.

In a conversation recently with two friends (non-christians, if that matters) we were discussing homosexuality and I found myself saying — to my utter horror — that I felt a little uncomfortable about homosexuality.

In the past, evangelicals have been uncomfortable with women joining this conversation, but I think it's time for us to speak up.

Conversations with many cancer patients and their families through the years have indicated that their experiences have been similar: both they and their clergy were uncomfortable in talking about life, death and concomitant feelings.

Are some of you getting as uncomfortable as I am about the prospect of this turning into a «who's in» and «who's out» conversation?

Leah wrote: «I've had several uncomfortable conversations with pastors who have decried the evils of evolution because when I was teaching labs in graduate school I taught evolution.

The good news is that he was still completely engaged in conversation, didn't feel uncomfortable and didn't make me feel uncomfortable.

I'd also like to add something else to that conversation, and that's that if you don't like breastfeeding in public or feel uncomfortable doing it at the DMV or doctor's office or in an Olive Garden, that's okay too.

after being in this kind of relationship for all this years you start to question everything about yourself you think you must be too fat or too ugly for a few years I thought what was the point in leaving him if my own husband doesn't want who else is going to want me I must of had the conversation about how our situation was affecting me over 1000 times when he did bother to come near me like once every 5 - 8 months he'd say it wasn't enjoyable for him because I was very awkward but he never understood the reason I was uncomfortable how are you supposed to feel good about yourself when you know your husband would rather look at other women online

When the conversation takes a turn toward competitiveness and winning or losing, and that uncomfortable feeling sets in, it may be time to move to another topic.

We must create more safe, trusting, loving spaces where white and black people can have conversations that may be uncomfortable at the beginning but will end in hugs and friendships.

Two days after becoming the newest symbol of «tea party» politics, Republican Senate candidate Rand Paul of Kentucky thrust himself, his party and the movement into an uncomfortable conversation about the federal government's role in prohibiting racial discrimination and about a period of history that most politicians consider beyond debate.

I find myself rather frustrated and uncomfortable in these conversations.

Let's be real — going to the doctor means sitting in waiting rooms for a long time and having uncomfortable conversations and it is generally off - putting so most guys never bother to get their testosterone levels checked.

«Puberty is a really vulnerable time for a young woman, and the fact that it's not talked about enough can make you feel uncomfortable being the one to bring it up in conversation,» she says.

However, a moment or two of uncomfortable conversation is well worth the increased dollars in your pocket.

It is not a sexy subject, but if you are able to discuss it maturely, when not in the heat of passion, it shows you are unafraid of uncomfortable conversations.

If she seems uncomfortable talking about it over an after - dinner drink at the restaurant, just tell her you will continue the conversation in a more intimate setting later on.

If anyone talks to you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable, leave the conversation.

A clear benefit of museums is that, if ever there is an uncomfortable lull in the conversation, either of you can simply look at the wall right next to you, and share some of your thoughts about the artistic piece that you're looking at.

You can't seem to connect on any level or the conversation and energy in the room is making you very uncomfortable.

In fact, the trend of meeting potential dates has moved online, to the point where people prefer having a conversation over text rather than in person where things could get awkward or uncomfortablIn fact, the trend of meeting potential dates has moved online, to the point where people prefer having a conversation over text rather than in person where things could get awkward or uncomfortablin person where things could get awkward or uncomfortable.

It depends on the couple on how they continue with their conversation but it is important to stay away from personal issues or remarks which could put the other person in an uncomfortable spot.

In an archival sense, though, it seems appropriate to have left it in unscathed, even if parents might have to have an uncomfortable conversation or two with their childreIn an archival sense, though, it seems appropriate to have left it in unscathed, even if parents might have to have an uncomfortable conversation or two with their childrein unscathed, even if parents might have to have an uncomfortable conversation or two with their children.

Uncomfortable sex and stunted conversations make up their relationship, but still Florence sees something in Roger she kind of likes — a dreadful mix of vulnerability and world - weariness.

In other ways, he is not so unlike his character in Superbad — he is witty and not uncomfortable by conversations involving male genitaliIn other ways, he is not so unlike his character in Superbad — he is witty and not uncomfortable by conversations involving male genitaliin Superbad — he is witty and not uncomfortable by conversations involving male genitalia.

But, pressing the issue, Colbert brought the conversation back to the complaints against him, leaving the Ed Sullivan Theater in uncomfortable silence as the fidgeting Franco alternated between stating that Tuesday's allegations were «not accurate» and making vague allusions to needing to «change [his] perspective where it's off.»

HL: Young people might be careful to avoid talking about the content of the show around their parents, as they may be afraid of having to engage in conversations that make either or both uncomfortable.

Without having opportunities to engage in conversation about what makes a classroom effective, how such classrooms need to operate to be effective, and how they can contribute to that, it's likely that many students would feel uncomfortable because of uncertainty about how things work.

And while that's a conversation that's both less exciting and more uncomfortable than the current debate in New York, it's almost assuredly a more productive one.

But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as standing on the outside of our lives looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena — whether it's a new relationship, an important meeting, the creative process, or a difficult family conversation.

These «habits of behavior» will equip students with the skills to engage with each other in important and sometimes uncomfortable conversations.

School Tour: Inspired Teaching Demonstration Public Charter School (Sonia Park and Elsa Duré) «In a school where Black Lives Matter, we embrace uncomfortable, messy, and yet essential conversations about race.

I was able to have those uncomfortable and difficult conversations because the relationships I had forged over the years led our community to know and deeply understand that I had their best interest in mind.

Discussing racism and how it is embedded in the practices, policies, and procedures of schools makes for uncomfortable conversations.

We all know talking about financial struggles is always a hard and uncomfortable conversation to have with others, but utilizing your resources can help you in the long run.

The first indication will probably be a drop in their credit score, followed by an uncomfortable conversation with their adult child.

An innocuous comment, sometimes not even directed at that person, in an environment where everyone is too familiar with others has spurned some very uncomfortable conversations with otherwise nice people who never had any ill intentions.

It would be daft, though, not to address the skimpily - dressed elephant in the room: Bayonetta 1 & 2 are very much games that would result in plenty of uncomfortable conversations if they were brand new releases and not ports of games that are nine and four years old respectively.

Rather than reactionary opportunism, the Samsøñ exhibition provides a space to engage in careful and urgent — and at times uncomfortable — conversations about pervasive white problems.

Locke's timely critique of spectacle should here be extended to the ways in which uncomfortable conversations are turned into controversy and then capitalised on, wherein criticism becomes clickbait.