Take your conversation skills to the next level by navigating these issues like a pro when conversing with military people. Today's lesson comes from our 21-page article titled "4 Ways to Make A Meaningful Connection With Military People," which you can download for free. Originally written to assist people of faith in having these conversations, these words can benefit all of us through their dual purpose of: 1) helping you craft your message, and 2) furthering our mission of eliminating the negative stigma around military service.
Taking the leap and connecting with military people can be hard. Aside from the go-to line, "Thank you for your service," what do you say to the group of veterans at the table next to you? Increase your confidence by learning these four ways to make a meaningful connection with military people, and you'll be making a big impact on the military community as a whole.
In 2007, Crystal was serving on military duty overseas when she received a Red Cross message that her mother had hung herself. When she returned overseas from emergency leave, she discovered that her tour of duty had been extended. Worse yet, for the next seven months, she faced repeated situations of sexual assault by a person who held a leadership position in her own unit.