Handshake

1. What are at least three important things you learned from Dr. Absher about presenting yourself as a professional? Dr. Absher’s lecture highlighted several important aspects to remember as I begin my new role. First, it is important to always remember that I will be judged by my professionalism. Often times, patients believe professionalism trumps medical knowledge. According to Absher (2016), professionalism sets the stage for the patient’s interaction with the provider. Secondly, the…

I met with Ms. Yankowsky at her company’s office, she had her own office in the building. When I arrived she guided me into her small office. We had a brief handshake, I noticed her hands were oddly cold, but soft. It wasn’t quite palm to palm, but it was stronger than I expected from her. I noticed she dressed professionally but comfortable, she mentioned that because she doesn’t typically work directly with clients on a daily basis she doesn’t have to wear professional attire every day. We sat…

having the opportunity to have cheer in my life. In my life, competitive cheerleading is the biggest impact on my identity - now and forever. My teammates are lifelong friends, that I can always go to for anything. We create entertainingly odd handshakes; that become superstitious to us. We put on pounds of makeup and hairspray while…

This paper will summarize the article published in HealthDay (2011) “Close Relationship Sometimes Mask Poor Communication”. In addition, I will describe a personal miscommunication I encountered while in the United States Navy stationed overseas, the impacts, steps taken to prevent miscommunication, ways to communicate more clearly during conversations and the challenges culture differences play in communication. The article “Close Relationship Sometimes Mask Poor Communication” published in…

Mark Korvayan said, “Some people are still in denial stage.” Even worse, people ignored the health tattoo and got in touch with people who died of Ebola. More on the cultural practices, handshakes are common ways of greeting in Liberia. Therefore, contact of people on the daily basis accelerated the spread of Ebola. To conclude, the massive outbreak of Ebola in Liberia was closely related to economic advancement, government policies and…

“Be ambitious. Be ambitious not for money, not for selfish aggrandizement, not for the evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for the attainment of all that a man can be,” William Clark once stated during an expedition that explored the Western part of the United States in the early 1800’s. The white people’s viewpoint, that the Corps of Discovery expedition was important for America’s expansion westward, is more accurate because the expedition brought different groups of people…

The Leadership Philosophy of Senior Chief Marine Science Technician Keith Naker To lead is to harness the motivations, hopes, and aspirations of others; to apply that energy to achieving a shared vision. CWO Harder exemplified this leadership model early in my career. He frequently adjusted to our crew, advocated for us to the command, and even in the most difficult moments, maintained his composure. Leadership must not fail to take into account the individualism that makes up the…

opposite sides of a fence. They meet, and quickly become friends. When Bruno was apologising to Shmuel about how he got in to trouble, he was truly sorry to what had happened, and lifted the fence, the symbolic and physical separation, wanting a handshake. “It was the first time they had ever touched”. Their…

consideration are both very important. In South Africa relationships between friends, family members, and business associates are very important. You may see black men walking hand in hand, this is a sign of friendship. They also will often linger on a handshake, as an expression of their closeness. Black South African elders in the family and community are held to a high regard because of knowledge and…

Every year on Valentine’s Day, my school hosts something we call the “Civility Assembly”. In the afternoon, the entire school is called to the auditorium, and are presented with an unscripted, straight-from-the-heart presentation from the staff. This year, the theme was “Home”. A former Wahconah graduate who entered the marines gave a speech about the value of home to him and the results of a staff interview as to “Why Wahconah is Home to Me” was presented, among other things. While there were…