Beyond Emojis - Alexander Vaughn

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Never let an emoji confuse you again! Uncover how you can communicate online in just 8 simple strategies. Technology is more than the future-it's the present, too. So much communication today takes place online and through cell phones. Especially with teens like you, phones are the primary way to communicate-and that's okay! Phones let you chat with your besties, dial up your parents, and even order food to wherever you are. What's not to love? But at the same time, you face a unique set of challenges, unlike the difficulties of any other generation. When you're so used to typing out your thoughts, articulating them verbally can be difficult, and you trip over your words, struggling to find the right things to say. Making sense of text messages and emojis without context can also be a challenge. Think about it-how many meanings can one simple emoji have? How do you know if someone's joking or being serious? How many times do you wonder what someone's really feeling and trying to say behind the screen? Digital communication doesn't have to be this complicated, though. Imagine walking through the other end of the maze, confidently engaging with others and deepening connections online while still being safe. That's how it should be, and the tool to get you there is right in front of you. In this guide to effective communication for teens, just a fraction of the skills you will discover include: ? Nuance and landscape - understand the finer points of socializing online and through text for a comprehensive idea of the map you're navigating ? Paint your digital canvas with the vibrant colors of language! Take a look at how language can transform your texting game for essential communication needs ? Kindness 101 - unlock the keys to empathetic communication so that you can be besties with anyone ? Much like a boxing ring, the internet can include some tricky fights. Find out everything you need to navigate conflict online without a scrape ? The 411 on relationships: what you can do to optimize them and hone your connections with other people, online and offline ? Whoever said manners were out of date? Be informed about the digital etiquette that keeps the internet and communication happy and respectful ? Unleash your radiant inner self with the power of authentic communication and being yourself And much more. You might think that there's nothing wrong with the way you communicate, that your point gets across just fine. But give it a chance-try shaping up your communication and see what benefits you receive. They'll be plentiful, guaranteed. So, are you ready to get out of that maze unscathed, or do you want to continue running in circles until the end of time? Take over your digital communication once and for all: Scroll up and click the Add to Cart button right now....