THROUGHOUT history, people have been praised for their bravery, abilities and knowledge, but rarely for their communicating skills.

Because of lack of communication, lives have been lost, sometimes in battle (think of The Charge Of The Light Brigade), and billions of pounds in business.

A well-known ploy of someone seeking promotion above a colleague is to not pass on messages and information, thus making the other person appear inefficient.

From my experience, Geminis are good communicators and Taureans are not. Journalists are obviously good communicators, some shop assistants are not.

A R Childs, Hamilton Drive West, Acomb, York.