Tag Archives: communication

phone etiquette

Posted on December 3, 2025 by msw blog

I just can’t come to grips with the new style phone etiquette where you send a direct question or comment to someone (texts mainly, or emails, messenger, etc.) and it seems now optional to answer or respond, or at best … Continue reading →

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Holiday Boundaries

Posted on December 1, 2025 by msw blog

What boundaries are you setting this holiday season? What conversations are you ready to have differently?  Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on November 27, 2025 by msw blog

What day is it? Asked Pooh! “It’s today,” squeaked piglet. “My favorite Day,” said Pooh—A.A.Milne          Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on … Continue reading →

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Dinner Conversation: Health Conversations

Posted on November 26, 2025 by msw blog

The holidays can actually be a beautiful time to start conversations about wellness, but only if we do it with care. Black women carry so much. We’re managing chronic conditions, navigating healthcare systems that don’t always see us, trying to … Continue reading →

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customer service

Posted on November 25, 2025 by msw blog

I often need help with tech support. When I call I sometimes get a representative with a strong accent that I can’t understand. What is a polite way to address this? I sometimes just thank them and hang up and … Continue reading →

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