Moses Odiya Justine

Moses Odiya Justine Founder of The Communication Remedy

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20/09/2026

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF HUMAN ATTENTION

Why do some people capture your attention instantly—while others speak and you barely listen?

Attention is not random.
It is influenced by psychology, emotion, curiosity, relevance, and how information is presented.

In this new series, I’ll break down how human attention works—and how you can communicate in a way that earns it.

Because before people understand your message, you must first earn their attention.

Follow the series.

The Psychology of Human Attention.

17/09/2026

COMMUNICATION IS INFLUENCE.

The way you speak doesn’t just communicate your message.

It influences how people:

1. SEE YOU
Your words, tone, and confidence shape their perception of you.

2. TRUST YOU
People listen differently when your communication feels honest, clear, and respectful.

3. REMEMBER YOU
Your message may be forgotten—but the way you made people feel and think can stay with them.

4. RESPOND TO YOU
The way you communicate can invite cooperation, create resistance, build connection, or close a door.

Top 3 Proven Ways to Answer Difficult Questions1. Pause Before You AnswerDon’t rush just because the question is uncomfo...
15/09/2026

Top 3 Proven Ways to Answer Difficult Questions

1. Pause Before You Answer
Don’t rush just because the question is uncomfortable. Take a breath and think.
A calm pause makes you look thoughtful, not unprepared.

2. Clarify the Question
Sometimes a difficult question is difficult because it’s unclear. Ask:

“What exactly do you mean by that?”

This gives you time to understand what the person is really asking—and prevents you from answering the wrong question.

3. Be Honest When You Don’t Know
You don’t have to pretend to know everything. Say:

“I don’t have the answer right now, but I’ll find out.”

Honesty builds more credibility than confidently giving a wrong answer.

Remember:
You don’t need to have every answer. You need to know how to handle every question.

04/09/2026

CORRECT THE MISTAKE. DON’T HUMILIATE THE PERSON.

When someone makes a mistake, your goal should be correction—not humiliation.

Saying “You are wrong” may make you feel right, but it can also make the other person defensive.

Try correcting indirectly:

1. Ask instead of accuse.
Instead of: “You did this incorrectly.”
Try: “Could we look at this part again? Is there another way we could approach it?”

A good question can make someone discover their mistake without feeling attacked.

2. Start with what they did right.
“I like how you handled the first part. One thing we could adjust is…”

Correction becomes easier when people know their entire effort isn't being dismissed.

3. Point toward the solution.
Instead of: “You always make mistakes with these figures.”
Try: “Next time, let's double-check these figures before submitting them.”

You’re addressing the problem without attacking the person.

Remember:
You don't have to make someone feel small to help them grow.

Correction builds people. Humiliation breaks them.

01/09/2026

3 SIMPLE TOOLS FOR BUILDING STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS by

If you want stronger relationships with your customers, colleagues, friends, and people around you, start here:

1. Become genuinely interested in people.

Give people your time, attention, and energy.
Ask questions. Listen carefully. Remember what they tell you.

People know when your interest is genuine.

2. Learn and remember people’s names.

A person’s name makes them feel recognized.

When you remember someone’s name, you communicate:

“I see you. I value you. I respect you.”

Never underestimate the power of making someone feel important.

3. Give them your smile.

A genuine smile costs nothing, but it can open doors.

It communicates warmth and tells people, “I’m for you, not against you.”

And when people feel comfortable around you, connection becomes easier.

So remember:

Communication isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about how you make people feel.

People may forget your words,
but they will remember how they felt in your presence.

26/08/2026

South Sudanese communication can be humorous. People joke, tease, and laugh with each other.

But there is a difference between humour and adding insult to injury.

Locals may joke about tribes because they understand the context, history, relationships, and boundaries behind those jokes.

As a foreigner, you may not.

You may not understand:
→ historical pain
→ cultural sensitivities
→ political tensions
→ the hidden meaning behind certain words

And one careless tribal joke can change the entire atmosphere.

The antidote?

If you are new in South Sudan:

→ Stay respectful in your communication.
→ Stay neutral—don’t take sides.
→ Listen more than you speak on tribal matters.
→ When in doubt, leave the joke out.

You don’t need to understand every joke to belong. Sometimes, knowing what NOT to joke about is what earns you respect.

23/08/2026

SMALL TALK IS A SURVIVAL SKILL 🇸🇸

In South Sudan, small talk is rarely just talk.

“Where are you from?”
“You stay where?”
“How is Juba treating you?”

You may think these are ordinary questions.

But beneath them, something deeper is happening.

People are getting a sense of your attitude, respect, friendliness, and intentions.

Why?

Because before people trust you, they often want to know how you relate to them.

If you respond coldly, dismissively, or with irritation, what are you communicating without saying it?

You might be closing a door you didn’t even know was opening.

Small talk creates familiarity.
Familiarity creates comfort.
And comfort makes connection possible.

So if you’re new to South Sudan—or returning after years away—don’t rush to dismiss the little conversations.

Sometimes the “small talk” you ignore is the first step toward the relationship you need.

Learn the culture.
Listen.
Connect.

20/08/2026

Here are 3 ways South Sudanese people often detect respect in communication:

1. HOW YOU LISTEN �

If you constantly interrupt someone or keep staring at your phone while they’re speaking, you may be communicating disrespect—even if you don’t intend to.

2. HOW YOU DISAGREE

Can you disagree without embarrassing, insulting, or belittling someone?

Respectful communication attacks the issue, not the person.

3. HOW YOU SPEAK TO PEOPLE WITH LESS POWER

This is the real test.

Watch how you speak to waiters, cleaners, guards, drivers, or people who cannot directly benefit you.

That can reveal whether you are genuinely humble—or simply polite to people you need.

The key takeaway?

Communication is not just about what you say.

It is also about how you make people feel while saying it.

17/08/2026

DON’T TRY TO BE “TOO SUPERIOR” IN SOUTH SUDAN 🇸🇸

You may have more education.
You may have more experience.
You may have worked in more developed systems.

But that doesn’t mean you have to make people feel inferior.

When you come to South Sudan, don’t criticize the government, systems, or people without first trying to understand the context.

And don’t act as if locals know nothing simply because you have seen things done differently elsewhere.

Speak from a standpoint of hope.

Instead of saying:

❌ “South Sudan is so far behind.”

Try saying:

✅ “In the next 10 years, South Sudan could look very different. I see young people who are hungry to learn, build, and grow.”

That small shift in language can change everything.

It helps you:

→ Connect with people more easily.
→ Build trust.
→ Gain social acceptance.
→ Create deeper relationships.

Because when people feel understood rather than judged, they become more open to you.

You don’t have to lower your standards.

Just lower your superiority.

Come with knowledge, but also come with humility.

Come with experience, but also come ready to listen.

Come to contribute—not to prove that you are better.

I’m Moses Odiya Justine, your Communication Educator.

Speak to Shift Outcomes. 🇸🇸

14/08/2026

DON’T TRY TO BE “TOO SUPERIOR” IN SOUTH SUDAN 🇸🇸

If you’re a foreigner—or even a South Sudanese returning to the country—avoid this communication trap.

One mistake I often see newcomers make is trying to prove they are superior.

They start:

• Talking down on people.
• Correcting everyone.
• Criticizing government and systems without understanding the context.
• Acting as if locals know nothing.

But here’s what they may not realize:

That attitude can close doors very quickly.

South Sudanese culture places strong value on human connection, respect, and humility.

You may have more education.
You may have more experience.
You may come from a more developed system.

But that doesn’t mean you have to make people feel inferior.

Because when people feel disrespected, they may smile with you publicly—but disconnect from you privately.

If you want to adapt quickly, build relationships, and earn trust:

Stay humble.
Listen first.
Learn the culture.
Respect the people.

In South Sudan, connection often comes before correction. 🇸🇸

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