Say What You Mean, and Mean What You Say, but Don’t Say it Mean!

I encountered this saying quite a while ago and it still resonates with me today.?The message takes many forms once I dissect it.?First of all, it helps to clarify my message –?(say what you mean) what do I REALLY want to communicate in an orderly and objective manner??The second part of the message (mean what you say) refers to boundaries . . . truly define what they are and will they be honored by me and others??The last part (don’t say it mean) teaches the importance of tone and body language, being kind in my delivery.?Will those behaviors be an asset or a detriment to the message I need to communicate??

Another saying that comes to mind is “Good communication is also in the hands of the receiver.”?Does the person you are speaking with receive your message the way you intended??Can you communicate in such a manner that the receiver does not get defensive??All things to consider based on the art of communication.

I don’t always have these techniques mastered, but they are in my “tool box” to refer to when needed!

Adrienne Streeter, Baltimore-born, president and founder of?Streeter Printing, Inc., truly has ink in her blood. She grew up in her family's printing business, working in their shop from the age of 14. She later obtained a degree in Commercial Art and in 1980 founded Streeter Printing with her husband, Jack. She and Streeter Printing excel in the creative process, helping clients transition from concept to completion, getting the best results while staying within budget. Their son, Jon Streeter, joined the firm in 2004 after receiving his degree in Communication and Media Management. His education and forward thinking coincided perfectly with the changes required to have the company continually grow and adapt to an evolving communications environment. Employing a staff of 19 industry veterans, offering a vast array of offset and digital printing, Streeter Printing has been serving the local San Diego community for 41 years. Their client base includes well known regional, national and international clients due to their stellar reputation and strong commitment?to excellence.

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Small Business Enterprise in the State of CA, Certification # is 2011269.?

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