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Communication Skills "Speak clearly if you speak at all; carve every word before you let it fall." Tier I Skills Name: Know the Voice Rank: I Concentration: Very Low Type: Communications Description It is easy to tell when another's voice sounds distinct from those who you are typically around. Individuals who have traveled far and wide, or have mingled with others from varying parts of the shinobi world will be able to recognize the dialect of Nihongo being spoken to them. This skill helps a character to identify dialects in a language the user knows to figure out regional and potential information about the heritage of their target. This makes it easier to understand where they might be coming from and how the user might be able to better appeal to them through their respective trade. Name: Well Informed Rank: I Concentration: Very Low Type: Communications Description This skill helps a character know the goings-on in the world around them. They try to keep informed of all the latest developments in any region. The information obtained is always publicly available knowledge and never secret or classified information. A successful deployment of this skill has the user successfully asks questions and learning information about the local area typically so that they can enhance their respective business or trade. On a failed use, people either don’t know or refuse to answer the character’s nosy questions. Name: Levitating Money Rank: I Concentration: Very Low Type: Communications Description For this trick, all one needs is a standard ryo note. The user will fold the bill and for added suspense the bill with be balanced merely between both thumbs. Ever so slowly, the user will pull back one thumb, and the bill will miraculously balance on one thumb while the unsupported side will appear as if it is levitating. Without the masterful control of chakra that many ninja posses, this skill will even astound many shinobi. The truth that lies behind this performance is that as one folds the bill, a coin is inserted within the bill to offset the balance on the 'levitating' side. This skill is available to citizens pursing magic. Tier II Skills Name: Read the Room! Rank: II Concentration: Low Type: Communication Description Performance is not solely about carrying out a desired skit or lines, but also reading the said targets to know whether they are truly enjoying the material. If your the target audience is approving of ones performance, this skill allows its user to know how best to maintain it. Cases where the audience remains unamused the user will know that they should change up their material, or in certain trades they would know when to cut their losses short and move on to a more interested customer. Higher ranked civilians need only a single post of observance for successful deployment, lower ranked require two. Name: Do as the Romans! Rank: II Concentration: Low Type: Communication Description This skill allows the user to familiarize themselves with various greetings, business regulations, and customs of nations apart from one's own which is essential to expanding one's brand while they are abroad. Lower ranked individuals may still commit some faux pas while utilizing the skill during rare occasions. Higher ranked individuals are less likely to do so. Name: Before & After Rank: II Concentration: Medium Type: Communications Description For the user, messaging is about telling the business's story in a way that attracts prospects to your doors and turns them into customers. The challenge is that, if the user is like most, they tell their story in a way that doesn’t differentiate you much, if at all from similar trades. But to create a powerful perception of value, the user tells a compelling "before” story and the "after” story. The user does their best to connect the data with emotion. Often the best way to do that is to talk about the people who were affected by the challenging environment they were working in. Then talk about how their lives became better, easier, more fun, or less stressful after utilizing solution or product. Tier III Skills Name: Sultan of Spin Rank: III Concentration: High Type: Communication Description There are times when things go awry. A massive mistake is made on a project and it is difficult to see it being fulfilled on time, however it cannot be easily explained to customers or the public at large without there being massive fallout. Skilled communicators along with the help of a few rosy fibs can speak carefully enough to momentarily buy more time with obscure statements which may totally reframe the issue or modify perception of the issue to diminish the negative impact. Tier IV Name: For the Masses Rank: IV Concentration: High Type: Communication Description Many skilled communicators may be exceptional at public speaking, but not all can do it within the confines of a certain niche. Speaking to officials and the masses alike is one that requires understanding of mundane and at times boring logistics in your particular trade while also keeping it inspiring enough for the layman. This skill may allow its user to convince important officials to be more supportive of their respective trade or business. It would likely be conducted in the form of a speech to present a cost-effective manner of how your trade is beneficial for many.