Congress – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

An Onslaught of Disrespect

Jun 30, 2025

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Sometimes instead of mirroring respectful behaviors we find ourselves copying negative, belittling, abusive behaviors . This appears to be going on as many of us are mirroring disrespectful, ugly words and behaviors that we observe from members of Congress or journalists and commentators or from our President.

Congressional Communication Breakdowns Replicate Troubled Couples

Sep 30, 2021

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The squabbling and dramatic goings-on in Congress lead to miscommunications lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, taking things personally, anger and resentment.

Saving Face or Losing Face?

Oct 15, 2013

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Elayne Savage, PhD

What Congress in Washington needs is a large dose of ‘Saving Face.’ Maybe they can use some tips from the Chinese who for generations have been experts on ‘Managing Face.’

Relationships Take a Lotta Work

Jan 28, 2011

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Elayne Savage, PhD

President Obama’s State of the Union address offers tips for building relationships, starting with respectful communication, honoring differences, cooperation and teamwork,

Category: Congress

An Onslaught of Disrespect

Congressional Communication Breakdowns Replicate Troubled Couples

Saving Face or Losing Face?

Relationships Take a Lotta Work