Acknowledgments and Confirmations- Other Tips

Acknowledgments and Confirmations- Other Tips Sometimes a letter of acknowledgment also serves as a “thank you.”  Or it says you received the message or materials, but will respond later, or that you passed them on to the appropriate person. Sometimes, also, “acknowledgment” letters are really marketing letters that use the excuse of acknowledging something (an order, a payment) […]

Public Speaking- The Power in Pauses

Public Speaking- The Power in Pauses   You know that pauses are great for giving people time to process your information.  Pauses are also a perfect strategy for catching audience interest. But that is not all.  Instead of getting flustered with the unexpected, either from you or your surroundings, here are several other clever uses […]

Acknowledgements and Confirmations- The basics

Acknowledgments and Confirmations- The basics “Life is not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson Letters of acknowledgment and letters of confirmation are similar.  The letter of acknowledgment says, “I received your letter (email, telephone call, gift, materials).” The letter of confirmations says, “I received your letter (email, message, […]

Public Speaking: The Silence is the Gold—Where to Pause

Public Speaking:  The Silence is the Gold—Where to Pause Have you noticed that the best presenters use pauses when they talk?  You know it sounds and feels good.  Where are they pausing?  Here are three examples: After introductory phrases or clauses “By the time we finish with this endless series of meetings [Pause] we may […]

Acceptances: Paragraphs

Acceptances: Paragraphs Here are some well-composed paragraphs of acceptances. I will be delighted to have dinner with you on Friday, the fourteenth of April, at seven o’clock.  Thanks so much for asking me.  I can hardly wait to see you and Rueben again. Thanks for telling me how much the children at the Thomasville Afterschool Program liked […]

Public Speaking- Gestures

Public Speaking- Gestures   When doing a presentation, gestures are a wonderful way to get people’s attention and to emphasize information. Watching for gestures of professional presenters or debaters is a great way to alert you to gestures you can use. Study and engrain in your memory what you see. Here are observations from the most recent […]

Acceptances: Choice and Excellent Sentences

Acceptances: Choice and Excellent Sentences Here are some sentences putting together communication advice for a variety of acceptances: After reviewing your application, we are pleased to be able to offer you the funding requested. I accept with pleasure the position of senior business analyst. I am happy to be able to do this. I appreciate very much […]

English Speech Communication- More for Ending a Conversation

English Speech Communication- More for Ending a Conversation   Here are some more phrases for ending a conversation.  Always use kind phrases. We Should Mingle May I introduce you to (innocent bystander). Let’s go around and meet some people. I’m going to circulate around the crowd. I don’t know anyone here. Can you introduce me […]

Acceptances: What Format to Use

Acceptances: What Format to Use Model your reply on the format used in the invitation.  If it is handwritten, then handwrite your reply.  If letterhead stationery is used, reply on your letterhead.  If the invitation is emailed, email your acceptance.  When the language of the invitation is informal, your reply is also informal.     […]

Acceptances: Job Offers

Acceptances: Job Offers When offered a position you want, write an acceptance letter that expresses your enthusiasm and pleasure and which confirms the details of your employment. When writing to offer a job to an applicant, include congratulations about being chosen and something complimentary about the person’s background or credentials, experience, or interview. Also give […]