Communication: A Golden Skill

Even though people do not realize how important it can be I believe communication is the most important skill any person can possess. Communication is vital for anyone of any age, even from our early years in elementary school to being able to deliver in a job interview years later. Communication may not necessarily be verbal, but it must be there. Being able to communicate bridges gaps between people, answers potentially important questions, delivers an argument, or makes a point.
Growing up, my parents made it a point that I needed to be able to communicate with people. This was an issue for me as I was shy. I was hesitant to ask questions or to say anything when I was unclear about something. Noticing my inabilities, my parents signed me up for international symposiums on my own religion, hoping that this would take away from my shyness. I wrote papers and presented then in front of crowds of people. It did help, and it also aided in public speaking. With time I grew out of my shy personality and now find myself more outgoing than ever. With that, I know that when I need to, I can ask a question and will ask it when necessary.
 Being able to communicate results in a better understanding of various things, it gives off a strong and assertive personality, and also ties the bonds of people together. I believe communication is a big component of a person’s path to success.
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A Lethargic Generation

My generation, known to many as the “Echo Boomers” is extremely lazy. Internet Chat takes away from social gatherings and keeps us in our rooms or on our sofas, exercising nothing but our fingers. Video games are better than ever. They are the reason that you will find less pickup basketball games at your local courts, less football games at the field, or less kids playing at the park. For high school students, upperclassmen must have cars. They cannot make the walk to the bus stop and ride the bus, the more sensible thing to do. Thus, our generationdefines lethargy. 

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A Case of the Mondays Solved at the Mall

Shopping malls are popular, useful, a source of entertainment, and more importantly, a big part of my life. They are perfect for past time activities and also No, I am not a “Shopaholic”, and no I do not go on shopping sprees; I am the average male who goes shopping when necessary. Yet, one of the places dearest to me is Westfield Montgomery Mall, located off of Democracy Boulevard in Potomac, Maryland.

This mall served as my diner for nearly all of my senior year of high school, it is my hardware store for when my iPod breaks, the place where I get my phone fixed or replaced when broken, and the place where I get my new clothes from. It was where I got my three dollar burritos every Friday at Q’doba. Not only does it come in handy when I lack something, but it also brings back memories from the ever so enjoyable senior year of high school.

With an open lunch, all of our seniors ate our lunch at the eatery in this mall. Whether or not we packed a lunch or were buying, we had to leave to school campus to eat at the mall with our friends. It turned a school lunch into a social gathering.  All the little things equated to joyous times.

Aside from the social gatherings were the stores. I buy everything besides groceries from this mall. This mall is always packed, a clear indicator that everyone finds it ideal and useful. Therefore, a mall is a place that in fact, matters.

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Place Matters: Draft

No, I am not a “Shopaholic”, and no I do not go on shopping sprees; I am the average male who goes shopping when necessary. Yet, one of the places dearest to me is Westfield Montgomery Mall, located off of Democracy Boulevard in Bethesda, Maryland.

This mall served as my diner for nearly all of my senior year of high school, it is my hardware store for when my iPod breaks, the place where I get my phone fixed or replaced when broken, and the place where I get my new clothes from. Consequently, this mall has great meaning to me. Not only does it come in handy when I lack something, but it also brings back memories from the ever so enjoyable senior year of high school.

With an open lunch, all of our seniors ate our lunch at the eatery in this mall. Whether or not we packed a lunch or were buying, we had to leave to school campus to eat at the mall with our friends. It turned a school lunch into a social gathering. It is where I strengthened my bonds with my closest friends and made new ones as well. It was where I got my three dollar burritos every Friday at Q’doba. All the little things equated to joyous times.

Aside from the social gatherings were the stores. I buy everything besides groceries from this mall. This mall is always packed, a clear indicator that everyone finds it ideal and useful. Therefore, Westfield Montgomery Mall is a place that in fact, matters.