Acceptances: Tips on Writing
Acceptances: Tips on Writing Send acceptances as soon as possible. If you are late, apologize, but keep brief and to the point. Here’s a tip from noted usage expert Rudolf Flesch, “If your answer to an inquiry is yes, it’s a good idea to make yes the first word in your letter.” Be enthusiastic. Of […]
Acceptances: How to Say It
Acceptances: How to Say It When you are writing an acceptance, here are some great guidelines: Express your pleasure in accepting the invitation, offer, proposal or agreeing to do what was asked Repeat the details of what you are accepting (meeting date and time, amount of the contribution, the precise nature of your assistance, the […]
What to Write Acceptances for
What to Write Acceptances for Some people express that they are uncertain whether they need to respond in writing to a request. To help you know, here is a list of what to write acceptances for: admissions requests: organizations, clubs, school invitations: dinner, luncheon, meeting, party job offers membership offers: organization, board, commission proposals requests: […]
Acceptances- The Difficult is Being Sure of the Yes
Acceptances- The Difficult is Being Sure of the Yes A “yes” that does not come from the heart and emotions results in an unenthusiastic acceptance. You might find yourself backing out later. Writing the acceptance is not as difficult as being sure you want to say “yes” in the first place. Rerun from […]
Acceptances- One of Easiest Letters to Write
Acceptances- One of Easiest Letters to Write Once you decide to accept an invitation or grant a request, simply say that. This is one of the easiest letters to write. Rerun from Aug 31, 2015
Acceptances- The Only Way to Say Yes
Acceptances- The Only Way to Say Yes “The mind gives us thousands of ways to say no, but there’s only one way to say yes, and that’s from the heart. “ – Suze Orman Rerun from Aug 24, 2015
Responding to Their Need – Part 3
Responding to Their Need – Part 3 “This may or may not be exactly what you’re looking for, but Mary Jones has a business that…” “I don’t know if they are hiring, but here’s the name of someone at XYZ Company.” Rerun from Aug 10, 2015
Responding to Their Need – Part 2
Responding to Their Need – Part 2 Here are more phrases that can be used to respond to the needs of others. Notice that there are no obligations or expectations of reciprocation. “I just thought of someone you might enjoy talking to because…” “It sounds as if what would be helpful is … Here’s the […]
Public Speaking: Slides: How to Make the 30 Seconds Viewing Time Work
Public Speaking: Slides: How to Make the 30 Seconds Viewing Time Work Keep the key principle in mind—presentations are merely another form of communication. Visual aids are an ingredient in the recipe of presentations. Visual aids make it easier to communicate complex topics. Now for critical information for you. The viewing time for most […]
Guidelines for Powerful Listening 4-7
Guidelines for Powerful Listening 4-7 Be eager to learn something from the conversation. That will also prompt you to ask follow-up questions. Listen with the intention of gathering information, connecting, and developing rapport. Listen for what you have in common. Listen for information that can open the door to other relationships.