English Speech Communication- Joining a Conversation
English Speech Communication- Joining a Conversation What people like the most is going into conversational settings and leaving later feeling they connected with others. Here are some tips that savvy socializers use: They go early and act to welcome new arrivals as if they were part of the established group. They use the tactic […]
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 […]
Public Speaking: Get Rid of Your Confusion Now- Graphs and Charts
Public Speaking: Get Rid of Your Confusion Now- Graphs and Charts When thinking about public speaking, keep it simple in your head. Keep anchored to the oh-so-simple idea of communication. Just remember that presentations and all forms of public speaking, whether informal for a few people or formal in a room of 100 or […]
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 […]
Public Speaking: Living Color- Get the Best for Your Slides
Public Speaking: Living Color- Get the Best for Your Slides The fun of communicating, for you the presenter to any number of people, is to use our wonderful earthly tools to spark the listener/viewer. Color has an amazing ability to stimulate the senses. You’ve seen a great number of presentations with power point or […]
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: […]
English Speech Communication- Tips for Introductions
English Speech Communication- Tips for Introductions Social gatherings feel the best when you are confident that you can handle lots of situations. Here are some tips: If another person seems to be struggling to retrieve your name from his memory, come to his rescue. If your name is mispronounced, correct the person gently, but […]
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.
English Speech Communication- Forgot a Name- Here’s What To Do
English Speech Communication- Forgot a Name- Here’s What To Do Sometimes you will recall a face but not remember the name. My personal favorite remedy is to reach forward to shake the hand and say, “It’s Antonia, Antonia Johnson. I sure remember your face, but refresh me on your name.” Here are other strategies […]
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.