Understanding what is being said is only a fraction of the task of communicating. Taking in signals from the entire context is critical.

The turning point for effective communication is actually hearing what is being said, rather than hearing what you want to hear instead.

•Parallel monologues are often what people offer each other when they are in the same place as another but not with another.•

Assuming you can write clear English sentences, give up all worry about communication. If you want to communicate, use the telephone.

Sometimes, reaching out and taking someone's hand is the beginning of a journey.At other times, it is allowing another to take yours.

Don't assume, because you are intelligent, able, and well-motivated, that you are open to communication, that you know how to listen.

Some artists are normal people who just happen to make things because we can't figure out how in the hell to communicate with people.

The point is that racism is the product of tribalism and ignorance and both are falling victim to communications and world-around literacy

I always keep the weather in my pocket, so no matter where I go, I always have something to talk about. Sudden thunderstorms embarrass me.

There is no growth without risk. There is always something to be gained from any experience. It is up to us to interpret our truth of self.

I’m a screwed-up person who no longerknows how to communicate with the people I love. But I meant everything I told you in my letter.

The reason any person yaks excessively is because his communication is not being adequately acknowledged. He just keeps trying to be heard.

93/7 Rule: 93% of communication occurs through nonverbal behavior & tone; only 7% of communication takes place through the use of words.

Mouths are longer than they are wide, to ensure words don’t come out sideways. Even the word “sideways” comes out straight.

What makes somebody nice or unpleasant to be around is the way they communicate. When people are fucked up, their communication is fucked up.