Well, apparently, we, as a society, have changed our minds. With blogging and twittering, now the rage, we are all being encouraged to chat away! Talking to one another, it turns out, is actually healthy! Gee, who would h ave thought! It is always better, if we are sharing good or constructive news, of course. But just being encouraged to open up can be very uplifting. It has become very beneficial for small business owners, too. It is a very efficient marketing tool. Today, it is harder to physically meet people, so networking has taken on a whole new look. While face to face is preferable, using technology can get the word out much faster and to many more people.
I know that I will be using these tools to promote our book. Sue Shenk and I have written a children's book and hope to get it published this year. One can't have too many outlets!
So, the next time someone asks you to be quiet, ask why? After all, you may have a valuable item to contribute.