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kpengell.bsky.social
educator, local politics evangelist, says hello to bunnies, birds, cats and especially dogs
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@justicedemocrats.com, you queuing someone up in this district?
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Greg, I need context
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I could teach communication classes! Human comm, conflict management, public speaking, etc.
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very similar to how my session went today too!
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but I need you to weigh in on today’s SCOTUS news
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GIANT yikes
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phatic comm (small talk) puts people at ease & also serves as a power equalizer in workplaces. Ppl with high status tend to talk most (ex: meetings) but small talk allows for everyone to have their voice heard (in person is easiest, which is why some HR ppl complain abt fully virtual offices)