Tag Archives: relationships

The SAUCE of Choices

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Patti Fralix

SAUCE is all about choices. The best sauces are a combination of flavors and ingredients, not just one. And we vary in our selection of the “best” sauce, the one that is best due to our own taste. The same … Continue reading →

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We Are All Connected

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Patti Fralix

So much of our time we spend planning. But no amount of planning can prepare us for some things. This is certainly true for the loved ones of the Virginia TV reporter and camera man who were gunned down this week while … Continue reading →

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Customer Disservice

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Patti Fralix

There have been many examples of lack of service that I have experienced lately, and likely, you as well. It makes me wonder how businesses expect to stay in business! Is the customer no longer important at all? Do companies … Continue reading →

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A Friend’s Perspective on Beauty and Friendship

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I am most fortunate to belong to a group of women friends who have been in a Lunch Bunch together for more than ten years. We take turns treating our group to lunch once a month. (Most of us are … Continue reading →

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Language Matters!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Patti Fralix

It’s in the SAUCE has several meanings, as some of you know from reading my other posts. One meaning is the importance of effective communication. One application of this is the importance of choosing a direct and/or indirect communication style, … Continue reading →

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Can We/Will We Change?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Can we elevate our standards in speaking, writing and behavior? I believe it is time to do so. Enough already. Do we really need to talk and write in disrespectful language? Are we able to use proper, positive and respectful … Continue reading →

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I See Them Everywhere

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Patti Fralix

I see them at the trampoline as I look out the windows, doing the dishes from breakfast. I see them in the bathroom, Virginia putting makeup on as I did, and in the perfume atomizer she took apart. I see … Continue reading →

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Just Be Nice!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Patti Fralix

What have you done recently to make someone feel better about themselves? Maya Angelou said it best; “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” My … Continue reading →

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Which Do You Prefer, Platinum or Gold?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Patti Fralix

Part of the magic of my “It’s in the SAUCE®” personality assessment tool is that it provides data on how to communicate effectively with others, especially with those who have a different dominant communication style. I began a discussion of … Continue reading →

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